GLE
Gainesville
United States
8,318 km
5,169 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,318 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GLE HEL
Airport Name Gainesville Municipal Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GLE HEL
ICAO Code KGLE EFHK
City Gainesville Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 846 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 33.650000, -97.200000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gainesville (GLE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) in Gainesville, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,318 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 12:43 in Gainesville, it's 20:43 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 Gainesville (GLE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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