HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,609 km
5,349 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,609 km
5,349 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL IAH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HEL IAH
ICAO Code EFHK KIAH
City Helsinki Houston
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 29.980000, -95.340000

Helsinki (HEL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,609 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Finland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Helsinki, it's 02:20 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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