AHN
Athens
United States
7,687 km
4,776 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,687 km
4,776 mi / 4,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
30°
north northeast

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AHN HEL
Airport Name Athens/Ben Epps Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AHN HEL
ICAO Code KAHN EFHK
City Athens Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 812 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 33.950000, -83.330000 60.320000, 24.960000

Athens (AHN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) in Athens, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,687 kilometers (4,776 miles / 4,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United States with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:33 in Athens, it's 15:33 in Helsinki. 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 Helsinki (HEL) to Athens (AHN) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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