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Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is an international airport serving Helsinki (Vantaa) (Uusimaa Region), Finland. Its IATA code is HEL and its ICAO code is EFHK. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,500 m long.
- IATAHEL
- ICAOEFHK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HEL
- ICAO code
- EFHK
- City
- Helsinki (Vantaa)
- Region / province
- Uusimaa Region
- Country / territory
- Finland
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E
- Elevation
- 55 m (179 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
| 04L/22R | 3,060 m10,039 ft | Asphalt |
| 15/33 | 2,901 m9,518 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,092 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,469 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,507 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| Approach APP | 129.850 MHz |
| ATIS | 114.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 135.075 MHz |
| Clearance delivery DEL | 118.125 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| PMSV | 125.100 MHz |
| Ramp RMP | 121.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.850 MHz |
Air freight to and from Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Helsinki (Vantaa) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Finland
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | TMP | 142 km |
| Turku Airport | TKU | 150 km |
| Lappeenranta Airport | LPP | 191 km |
| Kuopio Airport | KUO | 334 km |
| Vaasa Airport | VAA | 347 km |
| Oulu Airport | OUL | 513 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The IATA code of Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL and its ICAO code is EFHK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Helsinki Vantaa Airport located?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is in Helsinki (Vantaa), Uusimaa Region, Finland, at coordinates 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E and an elevation of 55 m (179 ft).
How far is Helsinki Vantaa Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,507 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,469 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,092 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The longest runway at Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.