HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,014 km
4,980 miles
LCQ
Lake City
United States
Distance
8,014 km
4,980 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL LCQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lake City Gateway Airport
IATA Code HEL LCQ
ICAO Code EFHK KLCQ
City Helsinki Lake City
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 30.180000, -82.580000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lake City (LCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) in Lake City, United States is 8,014 kilometers (4,980 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 12:34 in Helsinki, it's 05:34 in Lake City. 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 Lake City (LCQ) 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 Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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