GWT
Westerland
Germany
1,154 km
717 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
1,154 km
717 mi / 623 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
52°
northeast

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GWT HEL
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GWT HEL
ICAO Code EDXW EFHK
City Westerland Helsinki
Country Germany Finland
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 51 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 60.320000, 24.960000

Westerland (GWT) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Finland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Westerland, it's 17:24 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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