GIF
Winter Haven
United States
8,179 km
5,082 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,179 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GIF HEL
Airport Name Winter Haven Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GIF HEL
ICAO Code KGIF EFHK
City Winter Haven Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 146 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 28.060000, -81.750000 60.320000, 24.960000

Winter Haven (GIF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF) in Winter Haven, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,179 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 15:13 in Winter Haven, it's 22:13 in Helsinki. With a 7-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 Winter Haven (GIF) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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