CPH to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 892 km (554 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 892 km (554 mi, 482 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 CPH to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly northeast of CPH.
How is the CPH to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-HEL in IATA codes and EKCH-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| CPH | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | EFHK |
| Country | Denmark | Finland |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #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 162 ft (49 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH to HEL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
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 Copenhagen from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 892 km (554 mi, 482 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and HEL takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from CPH?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly northeast of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to HEL?
3 airlines appear on the CPH-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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