DCU
Decatur
United States
7,784 km
4,837 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,784 km
4,837 mi / 4,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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DCU HEL
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DCU HEL
ICAO Code KDCU EFHK
City Decatur Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 592 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 60.320000, 24.960000

Decatur (DCU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,784 kilometers (4,837 miles / 4,203 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 10:38 in Decatur, it's 18:38 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 Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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