COU
Columbia
United States
7,604 km
4,725 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,604 km
4,725 mi / 4,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

COU HEL
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code COU HEL
ICAO Code KCOU EFHK
City Columbia Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 889 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 60.320000, 24.960000

Columbia (COU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,604 kilometers (4,725 miles / 4,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 12:20 in Columbia, it's 20:20 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 Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 312° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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