HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,066 km
4,390 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
7,066 km
4,390 mi / 3,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
71°
east northeast

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HEL HFE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code HEL HFE
ICAO Code EFHK ZSOF
City Helsinki Hefei
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 31.990000, 116.970000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 7,066 kilometers (4,390 miles / 3,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Helsinki, it's 04:19 in Hefei. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hefei (HFE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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