HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,601 km
1,616 miles
MLX
Malatya
Turkey
Distance
2,601 km
1,616 mi / 1,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL MLX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Malatya Erhac Airport
IATA Code HEL MLX
ICAO Code EFHK LTAT
City Helsinki Malatya
Country Finland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 179 ft 2,828 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.440000, 38.090000

Helsinki (HEL) to Malatya (MLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey is 2,601 kilometers (1,616 miles / 1,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:35 in Helsinki, it's 15:35 in Malatya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,649 feet between the two airports. Malatya Erhac Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Malatya (MLX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 344° (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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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