HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,877 km
5,516 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
8,877 km
5,516 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL PHX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code HEL PHX
ICAO Code EFHK KPHX
City Helsinki Phoenix
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Phoenix
Elevation 179 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.430000, -112.010000

Helsinki (HEL) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 8,877 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 10:28 in Helsinki, it's 01:28 in Phoenix. With a 9-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 Phoenix (PHX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 20° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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