EVW
Evanston
United States
8,030 km
4,990 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,030 km
4,990 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
21°
north northeast

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EVW HEL
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EVW HEL
ICAO Code KEVW EFHK
City Evanston Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,143 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 60.320000, 24.960000

Evanston (EVW) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,030 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 14:04 in Evanston, it's 23:04 in Helsinki. With a 9-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 6,964 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Evanston (EVW) follows a heading of 327° (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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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