CIL
Council
United States
6,073 km
3,773 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,073 km
3,773 mi / 3,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Nome
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CIL HEL
Airport Name Council Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code CIL HEL
ICAO Code KK29 EFHK
City Council Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Nome Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 100 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 64.900000, -163.700000 60.320000, 24.960000

Council (CIL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,073 kilometers (3,773 miles / 3,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 09:59 in Council, it's 20:59 in Helsinki. With a 11-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 Council (CIL) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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