HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,445 km
3,383 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
5,445 km
3,383 mi / 2,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
294°
west northwest

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HEL YQY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code HEL YQY
ICAO Code EFHK CYQY
City Helsinki Sydney
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 179 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 46.160000, -60.050000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 5,445 kilometers (3,383 miles / 2,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 13:03 in Helsinki, it's 07:03 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Sydney (YQY) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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