GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
8,618 km
5,355 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,618 km
5,355 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
20°
north northeast

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GCN HEL
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GCN HEL
ICAO Code KGCN EFHK
City Grand Canyon Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 6,609 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 60.320000, 24.960000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,618 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 04:16 in Grand Canyon, it's 13:16 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 6,430 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 326° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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