HEL
Helsinki
Finland
11,115 km
6,907 miles
ITO
Hilo
United States
Distance
11,115 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
north

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HEL ITO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hilo International Airport
IATA Code HEL ITO
ICAO Code EFHK PHTO
City Helsinki Hilo
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 179 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 19.720000, -155.050000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hilo (ITO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States is 11,115 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 15:22 in Helsinki, it's 03:22 in Hilo. With a 12-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 Hilo (ITO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Hilo International Airport (ITO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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