GNV
Gainesville
United States
8,047 km
5,000 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,047 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GNV HEL
Airport Name Gainesville Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GNV HEL
ICAO Code KGNV EFHK
City Gainesville Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 29.690000, -82.270000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gainesville (GNV) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,047 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:03 in Gainesville, it's 15:03 in Helsinki. With a 7-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 Gainesville (GNV) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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