HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,103 km
685 miles
KEL
Kiel
Germany
Distance
1,103 km
685 mi / 596 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
240°
west southwest

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HEL KEL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kiel-Holtenau Airport
IATA Code HEL KEL
ICAO Code EFHK EDHK
City Helsinki Kiel
Country Finland Germany
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Berlin
Elevation 179 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 54.380000, 10.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kiel (KEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany is 1,103 kilometers (685 miles / 596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in Helsinki, it's 09:35 in Kiel.

The return flight from Kiel (KEL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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