HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,246 km
5,124 miles
SPG
St Petersburg
United States
Distance
8,246 km
5,124 mi / 4,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
299°
west northwest

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HEL SPG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Albert Whitted Airport
IATA Code HEL SPG
ICAO Code EFHK KSPG
City Helsinki St Petersburg
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.800000, -82.600000

Helsinki (HEL) to St Petersburg (SPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St Petersburg, United States is 8,246 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 05:04 in Helsinki, it's 22:04 in St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg (SPG) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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