BHM
Birmingham
United States
7,881 km
4,897 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,881 km
4,897 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BHM HEL
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BHM HEL
ICAO Code KBHM EFHK
City Birmingham Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 650 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 60.320000, 24.960000

Birmingham (BHM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,881 kilometers (4,897 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 16:44 in Birmingham, it's 00:44 in Helsinki. With a 8-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 Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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