HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,199 km
5,095 miles
LAL
Lakeland
United States
Distance
8,199 km
5,095 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
298°
west northwest

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HEL LAL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lakeland Linder International Airport
IATA Code HEL LAL
ICAO Code EFHK KLAL
City Helsinki Lakeland
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.990000, -82.020000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lakeland (LAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, United States is 8,199 kilometers (5,095 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 20:56 in Helsinki, it's 13:56 in Lakeland. With a 7-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 Lakeland (LAL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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