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Flight Distance from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to London (LGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
HELEFHK
Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Great Circle Path
1,858 km1,155 miles • 1,003 NM
Destination Airport
EGKKLGW
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Direct Distance
1,858 km
1,155 Statute Miles
1,003 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 41m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
167 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
248° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 41m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 31m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
4h 4m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 FI→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- City / Country: Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland
- ICAO Code: EFHK
- Coordinates: 60.3184°, 24.9633°
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Elevation: 179 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
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