HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,217 km
1,999 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,217 km
1,999 mi / 1,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
90°
east

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HEL KGF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code HEL KGF
ICAO Code EFHK UAKK
City Helsinki Karaganda
Country Finland Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Almaty
Elevation 179 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 49.670000, 73.330000

Helsinki (HEL) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 3,217 kilometers (1,999 miles / 1,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 03:35 in Helsinki, it's 06:35 in Karaganda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,587 feet between the two airports. Sary-Arka International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Karaganda (KGF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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