HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,257 km
3,888 miles
YRO
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,257 km
3,888 mi / 3,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YRO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
IATA Code HEL YRO
ICAO Code EFHK CYRO
City Helsinki Ottawa
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 179 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 45.460000, -75.650000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ottawa (YRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,257 kilometers (3,888 miles / 3,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 08:12 in Helsinki, it's 01:12 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YRO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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