GUC
Gunnison
United States
8,182 km
5,084 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,182 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
23°
north northeast

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GUC HEL
Airport Name Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GUC HEL
ICAO Code KGUC EFHK
City Gunnison Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,680 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 38.530000, -106.930000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gunnison (GUC) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,182 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 03:57 in Gunnison, it's 12:57 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 7,501 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 323° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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