HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,476 km
2,160 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
3,476 km
2,160 mi / 1,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
318°
northwest

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HEL JAV
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code HEL JAV
ICAO Code EFHK BGJN
City Helsinki Ilulissat
Country Finland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Nuuk
Elevation 179 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 69.240000, -51.060000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles / 1,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Helsinki, it's 00:12 in Ilulissat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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