HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,523 km
2,811 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
4,523 km
2,811 mi / 2,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
49°
northeast

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HEL ULK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code HEL ULK
ICAO Code EFHK UERL
City Helsinki Lensk
Country Finland Russia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 179 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 60.720000, 114.830000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 4,523 kilometers (2,811 miles / 2,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Helsinki, it's 05:17 in Lensk. With a 7-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 Lensk (ULK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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