DBV to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2,026 km (1,259 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to DBV).
How far is it from Dubrovnik to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2,026 km (1,259 mi, 1,094 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 DBV to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly north of DBV.
How is the DBV to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written DBV-HEL in IATA codes and LDDU-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport is DBV (LDDU), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| DBV | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | LDDU | EFHK |
| Country | Croatia | Finland |
| Elevation | 527 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #267 | #92 |
LDDU 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 348 ft (106 m) lower than DBV, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DBV 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 |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | 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 Dubrovnik from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 2,026 km (1,259 mi, 1,094 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DBV to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between DBV and HEL takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from DBV?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly north of Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV).
Which airlines fly DBV to HEL?
2 airlines appear on the DBV-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Related routes
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