ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
3,908 km
2,428 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
3,908 km
2,428 mi / 2,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
317°
northwest

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ALA HEL
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ALA HEL
ICAO Code UAAA EFHK
City Almaty Helsinki
Country Kazakhstan Finland
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,238 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 60.320000, 24.960000

Almaty (ALA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 3,908 kilometers (2,428 miles / 2,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan 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 04:19 in Almaty, it's 01:19 in Helsinki. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,059 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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