BOS
Boston
United States
6,318 km
3,926 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,318 km
3,926 mi / 3,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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BOS HEL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BOS HEL
ICAO Code KBOS EFHK
City Boston Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 19 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 60.320000, 24.960000

Boston (BOS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,318 kilometers (3,926 miles / 3,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 02:03 in Boston, it's 09:03 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 Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 299° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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