DEN
Denver
United States
7,970 km
4,952 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,970 km
4,952 mi / 4,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
24°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

DEN HEL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DEN HEL
ICAO Code KDEN EFHK
City Denver Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,434 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 60.320000, 24.960000

Denver (DEN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,970 kilometers (4,952 miles / 4,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 05:59 in Denver, it's 14:59 in Helsinki. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,255 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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