DSM
Des Moines
United States
7,401 km
4,599 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,401 km
4,599 mi / 3,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

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DSM HEL
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DSM HEL
ICAO Code KDSM EFHK
City Des Moines Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 958 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 60.320000, 24.960000

Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,401 kilometers (4,599 miles / 3,996 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 12:49 in Des Moines, it's 20:49 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 Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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