FMS
Fort Madison
United States
7,388 km
4,591 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,388 km
4,591 mi / 3,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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FMS HEL
Airport Name Fort Madison Municipal Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FMS HEL
ICAO Code KFSW EFHK
City Fort Madison Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 722 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 40.660000, -91.330000 60.320000, 24.960000

Fort Madison (FMS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,388 kilometers (4,591 miles / 3,989 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 04:36 in Fort Madison, it's 12:36 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 Fort Madison (FMS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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