HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,481 km
4,027 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
6,481 km
4,027 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
309°
northwest

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HEL YEL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code HEL YEL
ICAO Code EFHK CYEL
City Helsinki Elliot Lake
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 179 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 46.350000, -82.560000

Helsinki (HEL) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 6,481 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:09 in Helsinki, it's 03:09 in Elliot Lake. 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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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