GWY
Galway
Ireland
2,177 km
1,353 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
2,177 km
1,353 mi / 1,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GWY HEL
Airport Name Galway Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GWY HEL
ICAO Code EICM EFHK
City Galway Helsinki
Country Ireland Finland
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 81 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 60.320000, 24.960000

Galway (GWY) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 2,177 kilometers (1,353 miles / 1,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Ireland with Finland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Galway, it's 07:07 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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