HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,434 km
3,376 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
5,434 km
3,376 mi / 2,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
315°
northwest

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HEL YSK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code HEL YSK
ICAO Code EFHK CYSK
City Helsinki Sanikiluaq
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Iqaluit
Elevation 179 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 56.540000, -79.250000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 5,434 kilometers (3,376 miles / 2,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 05:43 in Helsinki, it's 22:43 in Sanikiluaq. 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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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