HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,447 km
899 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
1,447 km
899 mi / 781 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
280°
west

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HEL LSI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code HEL LSI
ICAO Code EFHK EGPB
City Helsinki Lerwick
Country Finland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/London
Elevation 179 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 59.880000, -1.300000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 1,447 kilometers (899 miles / 781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Helsinki, it's 09:04 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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