GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
7,412 km
4,606 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,412 km
4,606 mi / 4,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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GIU HEL
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GIU HEL
ICAO Code VCCS EFHK
City Sigiriya Helsinki
Country Sri Lanka Finland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 630 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 60.320000, 24.960000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,412 kilometers (4,606 miles / 4,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 07:31 in Sigiriya, it's 04:01 in Helsinki. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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