HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,709 km
5,412 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
8,709 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL OAK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code HEL OAK
ICAO Code EFHK KOAK
City Helsinki Oakland
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 37.720000, -122.220000

Helsinki (HEL) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 8,709 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 11:53 in Helsinki, it's 01:53 in Oakland. With a 10-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 Oakland (OAK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 16° (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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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