HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,901 km
4,288 miles
LAN
Lansing
United States
Distance
6,901 km
4,288 mi / 3,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL LAN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Capital Region International Airport
IATA Code HEL LAN
ICAO Code EFHK KLAN
City Helsinki Lansing
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Detroit
Elevation 179 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 42.780000, -84.590000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lansing (LAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, United States is 6,901 kilometers (4,288 miles / 3,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 01:39 in Helsinki, it's 18:39 in Lansing. 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 Lansing (LAN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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