HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,786 km
2,974 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
4,786 km
2,974 mi / 2,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YAU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code HEL YAU
ICAO Code EFHK CTP9
City Helsinki Kattiniq
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 179 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 61.660000, -73.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 4,786 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 16:54 in Helsinki, it's 09:54 in Kattiniq. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,723 feet between the two airports. Donaldson Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kattiniq (YAU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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