ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
5,133 km
3,189 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,133 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
350°
north

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ASM HEL
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ASM HEL
ICAO Code HHAS EFHK
City Asmara Helsinki
Country Eritrea Finland
Timezone Africa/Asmara Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,661 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 60.320000, 24.960000

Asmara (ASM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,133 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Asmara, it's 16:05 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,482 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 161° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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