ALX
Alexander City
United States
7,908 km
4,914 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,908 km
4,914 mi / 4,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALX HEL
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ALX HEL
ICAO Code KALX EFHK
City Alexander City Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 686 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 60.320000, 24.960000

Alexander City (ALX) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,908 kilometers (4,914 miles / 4,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 04:26 in Alexander City, it's 12:26 in Helsinki. With a 8-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 Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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