GRR
Grand Rapids
United States
6,932 km
4,307 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,932 km
4,307 mi / 3,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
32°
north northeast

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GRR HEL
Airport Name Gerald R Ford International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GRR HEL
ICAO Code KGRR EFHK
City Grand Rapids Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 794 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 42.880000, -85.520000 60.320000, 24.960000

Grand Rapids (GRR) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,932 kilometers (4,307 miles / 3,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 13:58 in Grand Rapids, it's 20:58 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 Grand Rapids (GRR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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