AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
4,887 km
3,037 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
4,887 km
3,037 mi / 2,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AHB HEL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AHB HEL
ICAO Code OEAB EFHK
City Abha Helsinki
Country Saudi Arabia Finland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 6,858 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 60.320000, 24.960000

Abha (AHB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 4,887 kilometers (3,037 miles / 2,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Abha, it's 22:24 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,679 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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