# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Kithira Island (KIT)

> 2,678 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,678 km / 1,664 mi / 1,446 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 184° (south)
- **Return heading**: 2° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Greece
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:55 in Helsinki, it's 02:55 in Kithira Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 866 ft (KIT is higher than HEL)

## Airports

### [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helsinki, Finland
- ICAO: EFHK
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 60.320000, 24.960000
- Elevation: 179 ft

### [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kithira Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGKC
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 36.270000, 23.020000
- Elevation: 1,045 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)