HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,589 km
4,716 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,589 km
4,716 mi / 4,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL KCT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code HEL KCT
ICAO Code EFHK VCCK
City Helsinki Galle
Country Finland Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Colombo
Elevation 179 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 5.990000, 80.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 7,589 kilometers (4,716 miles / 4,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 01:50 in Helsinki, it's 05:20 in Galle. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 334° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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