HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,355 km
2,085 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
3,355 km
2,085 mi / 1,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YLT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code HEL YLT
ICAO Code EFHK CYLT
City Helsinki Alert
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Toronto
Elevation 179 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 82.520000, -62.280000

Helsinki (HEL) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 3,355 kilometers (2,085 miles / 1,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 01:28 in Helsinki, it's 18:28 in Alert. 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 Alert (YLT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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