EDF
Anchorage
United States
6,490 km
4,033 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,490 km
4,033 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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EDF HEL
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EDF HEL
ICAO Code PAED EFHK
City Anchorage Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 213 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 60.320000, 24.960000

Anchorage (EDF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,490 kilometers (4,033 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 05:14 in Anchorage, it's 16:14 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 Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 357° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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