HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,389 km
4,591 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
7,389 km
4,591 mi / 3,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HEL MSJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code HEL MSJ
ICAO Code EFHK RJSM
City Helsinki Misawa
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 40.700000, 141.370000

Helsinki (HEL) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 7,389 kilometers (4,591 miles / 3,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Helsinki, it's 20:07 in Misawa. 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 Misawa (MSJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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