HAF
Half Moon Bay
United States
8,738 km
5,430 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,738 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
16°
north northeast

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HAF HEL
Airport Name Half Moon Bay Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code HAF HEL
ICAO Code KHAF EFHK
City Half Moon Bay Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 66 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 37.510000, -122.500000 60.320000, 24.960000

Half Moon Bay (HAF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) in Half Moon Bay, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,738 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 22:50 in Half Moon Bay, it's 08:50 in Helsinki. With a 10-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 Half Moon Bay (HAF) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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