The flight distance from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) in Brownsville, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 16:43 in Brownsville, it's 00:43 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 Brownsville (BRO) follows a heading of 310° (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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.