ALB
Albany
United States
6,416 km
3,987 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,416 km
3,987 mi / 3,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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ALB HEL
Airport Name Albany International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ALB HEL
ICAO Code KALB EFHK
City Albany Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 285 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 42.750000, -73.800000 60.320000, 24.960000

Albany (ALB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,416 kilometers (3,987 miles / 3,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Albany, it's 23:45 in Helsinki. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Albany (ALB) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albany International Airport (ALB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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