FCM
Minneapolis
United States
7,071 km
4,394 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,071 km
4,394 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

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FCM HEL
Airport Name Flying Cloud Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FCM HEL
ICAO Code KFCM EFHK
City Minneapolis Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 906 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 44.800000, -93.500000 60.320000, 24.960000

Minneapolis (FCM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,071 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 09:22 in Minneapolis, it's 17:22 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 Minneapolis (FCM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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