EMT
El Monte
United States
8,987 km
5,584 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EMT HEL
Airport Name San Gabriel Valley Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EMT HEL
ICAO Code KEMT EFHK
City El Monte Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 296 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 34.090000, -118.030000 60.320000, 24.960000

El Monte (EMT) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) in El Monte, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 03:51 in El Monte, it's 13:51 in Helsinki. With a 10-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 El Monte (EMT) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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