HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,459 km
2,149 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
3,459 km
2,149 mi / 1,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
163°
south southeast

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HEL VDA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code HEL VDA
ICAO Code EFHK LLOV
City Helsinki Eilat
Country Finland Israel
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 179 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 29.940000, 34.940000

Helsinki (HEL) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 3,459 kilometers (2,149 miles / 1,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Israel. 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 00:44 in Helsinki, it's 00:44 in Eilat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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