HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,630 km
3,498 miles
YOA
Ekati
Canada
Distance
5,630 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YOA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ekati Airport
IATA Code HEL YOA
ICAO Code EFHK CYOA
City Helsinki Ekati
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Edmonton
Elevation 179 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 64.700000, -110.610000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ekati (YOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ekati Airport (YOA) in Ekati, Canada is 5,630 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Helsinki, it's 05:05 in Ekati. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Ekati Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Ekati (YOA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Ekati Airport (YOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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