HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,129 km
3,809 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
6,129 km
3,809 mi / 3,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YSM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code HEL YSM
ICAO Code EFHK CYSM
City Helsinki Fort Smith
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Edmonton
Elevation 179 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 60.020000, -111.960000

Helsinki (HEL) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 6,129 kilometers (3,809 miles / 3,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:27 in Helsinki, it's 13:27 in Fort Smith. 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.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 24° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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