DYS
Abilene
United States
8,548 km
5,311 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,548 km
5,311 mi / 4,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

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DYS HEL
Airport Name Dyess Afb Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DYS HEL
ICAO Code KDYS EFHK
City Abilene Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,790 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 32.420000, -99.860000 60.320000, 24.960000

Abilene (DYS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,548 kilometers (5,311 miles / 4,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 11:27 in Abilene, it's 19:27 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,611 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Dyess Afb Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Abilene (DYS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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