HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,004 km
2,488 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
4,004 km
2,488 mi / 2,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
338°
north northwest

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HEL YGZ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code HEL YGZ
ICAO Code EFHK CYGZ
City Helsinki Grise Fiord
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 179 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 76.430000, -82.910000

Helsinki (HEL) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 4,004 kilometers (2,488 miles / 2,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 13:41 in Helsinki, it's 06:41 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 53° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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