HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,524 km
1,569 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
2,524 km
1,569 mi / 1,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
125°
southeast

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HEL SCO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code HEL SCO
ICAO Code EFHK UATE
City Helsinki Aktau
Country Finland Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Oral
Elevation 179 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 43.860000, 51.090000

Helsinki (HEL) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 2,524 kilometers (1,569 miles / 1,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 11:10 in Helsinki, it's 14:10 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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