HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,069 km
1,907 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
3,069 km
1,907 mi / 1,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL LAQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code HEL LAQ
ICAO Code EFHK HLLQ
City Helsinki Al Bayda'
Country Finland Libya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 179 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 32.790000, 21.960000

Helsinki (HEL) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 3,069 kilometers (1,907 miles / 1,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Helsinki, it's 04:21 in Al Bayda'.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,978 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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