HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,082 km
4,401 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
7,082 km
4,401 mi / 3,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HEL YNY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code HEL YNY
ICAO Code EFHK RKNY
City Helsinki Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 179 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.060000, 128.670000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 7,082 kilometers (4,401 miles / 3,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Helsinki, it's 13:37 in Sokcho / Gangneung. 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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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