HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,151 km
5,065 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
8,151 km
5,065 mi / 4,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
307°
northwest

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HEL JAN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code HEL JAN
ICAO Code EFHK KJAN
City Helsinki Jackson
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 32.310000, -90.080000

Helsinki (HEL) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 8,151 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:44 in Helsinki, it's 23:44 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (JAN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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