HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,428 km
4,616 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
7,428 km
4,616 mi / 4,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

HEL YAL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code HEL YAL
ICAO Code EFHK CYAL
City Helsinki Alert Bay
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Vancouver
Elevation 179 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 50.580000, -126.920000

Helsinki (HEL) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 7,428 kilometers (4,616 miles / 4,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Canada. 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 01:49 in Helsinki, it's 15:49 in Alert Bay. With a 10-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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