HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,547 km
4,068 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
6,547 km
4,068 mi / 3,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL WSH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code HEL WSH
ICAO Code EFHK KHWV
City Helsinki Shirley
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 40.820000, -72.870000

Helsinki (HEL) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 6,547 kilometers (4,068 miles / 3,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 01:29 in Helsinki, it's 18:29 in Shirley. 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 Shirley (WSH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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