FCO to HEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2,233 km (1,388 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (HEL to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Helsinki (Vantaa)?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2,233 km (1,388 mi, 1,206 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 FCO to HEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HEL is roughly north of FCO.
How is the FCO to HEL route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-HEL in IATA codes and LIRF-EFHK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK).
| FCO | HEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | EFHK |
| Country | Italy | Finland |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 179 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #92 |
LIRF 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 166 ft (51 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO 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 Rome from Helsinki (Vantaa)?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are 2,233 km (1,388 mi, 1,206 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to HEL?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and HEL takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HEL from FCO?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) lies roughly north of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to HEL?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-HEL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
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