HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,979 km
5,580 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,979 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
330°
north northwest

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HEL WHP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code HEL WHP
ICAO Code EFHK KWHP
City Helsinki Los Angeles
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 34.260000, -118.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,979 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 12:49 in Helsinki, it's 02:49 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 17° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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