# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB)

> 4,739 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,739 km / 2,944 mi / 2,559 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:41 in Helsinki, it's 23:41 in Kangiqsujuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 322 ft (YWB is higher than HEL)

## Airports

### [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helsinki, Finland
- ICAO: EFHK
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 60.320000, 24.960000
- Elevation: 179 ft

### [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYKG
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.590000, -71.930000
- Elevation: 501 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:41 in Helsinki, it's 23:41 in Kangiqsujuaq.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)