FNL
Fort Collins/Loveland
United States
7,921 km
4,922 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,921 km
4,922 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
24°
north northeast

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FNL HEL
Airport Name Northern Colorado Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FNL HEL
ICAO Code KFNL EFHK
City Fort Collins/Loveland Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,020 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 40.450000, -105.010000 60.320000, 24.960000

Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,921 kilometers (4,922 miles / 4,277 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 14:42 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 23:42 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 4,841 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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