# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Aklavik (LAK)

> 5,631 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,631 km / 3,499 mi / 3,041 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 21:17 in Helsinki, it's 12:17 in Aklavik)
- **Elevation difference**: 156 ft (LAK is lower 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

### [Aklavik Airport (LAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lak-aklavik-aklavik-airport/1ef266de-b0a3-6ca8-b800-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aklavik, Canada
- ICAO: CYKD
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 68.220000, -135.010000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:17 in Helsinki, it's 12:17 in Aklavik.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)
- [Aklavik Airport (LAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lak-aklavik-aklavik-airport/1ef266de-b0a3-6ca8-b800-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)