HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,408 km
2,739 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
4,408 km
2,739 mi / 2,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
38°
northeast

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HEL ZIX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code HEL ZIX
ICAO Code EFHK UEVV
City Helsinki Zhigansk
Country Finland Russia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 179 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 66.800000, 123.360000

Helsinki (HEL) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 4,408 kilometers (2,739 miles / 2,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Helsinki, it's 06:50 in Zhigansk. 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 Zhigansk (ZIX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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