HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,567 km
4,081 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
6,567 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YQT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code HEL YQT
ICAO Code EFHK CYQT
City Helsinki Thunder Bay
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 179 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 48.370000, -89.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 6,567 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 01:36 in Helsinki, it's 18:36 in Thunder Bay. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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