HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,879 km
4,896 miles
HYS
Hays
United States
Distance
7,879 km
4,896 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
317°
northwest

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HEL HYS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hays Regional Airport
IATA Code HEL HYS
ICAO Code EFHK KHYS
City Helsinki Hays
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 1,999 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.840000, -99.270000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hays (HYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States is 7,879 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Finland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Helsinki, it's 23:57 in Hays. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,820 feet between the two airports. Hays Regional Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Hays (HYS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Hays Regional Airport (HYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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