CWF
Lake Charles
United States
8,492 km
5,277 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,492 km
5,277 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CWF HEL
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code CWF HEL
ICAO Code KCWF EFHK
City Lake Charles Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 17 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 60.320000, 24.960000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,492 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 18:43 in Lake Charles, it's 02:43 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 Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 308° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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