HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,881 km
1,790 miles
LTK
Latakia
Syria
Distance
2,881 km
1,790 mi / 1,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
159°
south southeast

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HEL LTK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Bassel Al-Assad International Airport
IATA Code HEL LTK
ICAO Code EFHK OSLK
City Helsinki Latakia
Country Finland Syria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Damascus
Elevation 179 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.400000, 35.950000

Helsinki (HEL) to Latakia (LTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria is 2,881 kilometers (1,790 miles / 1,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Syria. 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 00:09 in Helsinki, it's 01:09 in Latakia.

The return flight from Latakia (LTK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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