CDG to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,896 km (1,178 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 1,896 km (1,178 mi, 1,024 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 CDG to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly northeast of CDG.
How is the CDG to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-HEL in IATA codes and LFPG-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| CDG | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | EFHK |
| Country | France | Finland |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #92 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EFHK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HEL sits 213 ft (65 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to HEL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, 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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 1,896 km (1,178 mi, 1,024 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and HEL takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from CDG?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly northeast of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to HEL?
1 airline appear on the CDG-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
Other routes from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL):
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