HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,639 km
4,125 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
6,639 km
4,125 mi / 3,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
331°
north northwest

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HEL YLJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code HEL YLJ
ICAO Code EFHK CYLJ
City Helsinki Meadow Lake
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Regina
Elevation 179 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 54.130000, -108.520000

Helsinki (HEL) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 6,639 kilometers (4,125 miles / 3,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 08:58 in Helsinki, it's 00:58 in Meadow Lake. With a 8-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 1,397 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 25° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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