HEL to OSL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 763 km (474 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (OSL to HEL).
How far is it from Helsinki (Vantaa) to Oslo (Gardermoen)?
The great-circle distance between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 763 km (474 mi, 412 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 HEL to OSL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OSL is roughly west of HEL.
How is the HEL to OSL route written in code?
The pair is written HEL-OSL in IATA codes and EFHK-ENGM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK), Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport is OSL (ENGM).
| HEL | OSL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EFHK | ENGM |
| Country | Finland | Norway |
| Elevation | 179 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #92 | #84 |
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.
OSL sits 502 ft (153 m) higher than HEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HEL to OSL
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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SK.
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 Helsinki (Vantaa) from Oslo (Gardermoen)?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) are 763 km (474 mi, 412 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HEL to OSL?
A typical nonstop flight between HEL and OSL takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OSL from HEL?
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) lies roughly west of Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Which airlines fly HEL to OSL?
2 airlines appear on the HEL-OSL route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Related routes
Other routes from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL):
Other routes from Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL):
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