GFK
Grand Forks
United States
6,899 km
4,287 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,899 km
4,287 mi / 3,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

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GFK HEL
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GFK HEL
ICAO Code KGFK EFHK
City Grand Forks Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 845 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 60.320000, 24.960000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,899 kilometers (4,287 miles / 3,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 19:59 in Grand Forks, it's 03:59 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 Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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