HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,436 km
892 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
1,436 km
892 mi / 775 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
281°
west

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HEL LWK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code HEL LWK
ICAO Code EFHK EGET
City Helsinki Lerwick
Country Finland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/London
Elevation 179 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 60.190000, -1.240000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 1,436 kilometers (892 miles / 775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 05:38 in Helsinki, it's 03:38 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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