AMS to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,521 km (945 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,521 km (945 mi, 821 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly northeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-HEL in IATA codes and EHAM-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| AMS | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EFHK |
| Country | Netherlands | Finland |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #92 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HEL sits 190 ft (58 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to HEL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, MH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 1,521 km (945 mi, 821 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and HEL takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from AMS?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly northeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to HEL?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Related routes
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