HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,184 km
4,464 miles
ILN
Wilmington
United States
Distance
7,184 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL ILN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wilmington Air Park
IATA Code HEL ILN
ICAO Code EFHK KILN
City Helsinki Wilmington
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 1,077 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 39.430000, -83.790000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wilmington (ILN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wilmington Air Park (ILN) in Wilmington, United States is 7,184 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 03:42 in Helsinki, it's 20:42 in Wilmington. 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 Wilmington (ILN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 Wilmington Air Park (ILN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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