HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,748 km
1,708 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
2,748 km
1,708 mi / 1,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
144°
southeast

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HEL VAN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code HEL VAN
ICAO Code EFHK LTCI
City Helsinki Van
Country Finland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 179 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.470000, 43.330000

Helsinki (HEL) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 2,748 kilometers (1,708 miles / 1,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 22:08 in Helsinki, it's 23:08 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,301 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 338° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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