HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,683 km
2,288 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
3,683 km
2,288 mi / 1,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
335°
north northwest

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HEL THU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code HEL THU
ICAO Code EFHK BGTL
City Helsinki Thule
Country Finland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Thule
Elevation 179 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 76.530000, -68.700000

Helsinki (HEL) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 3,683 kilometers (2,288 miles / 1,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Helsinki, it's 15:53 in Thule. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 65° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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