HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,026 km
5,608 miles
LRD
Laredo
United States
Distance
9,026 km
5,608 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
312°
northwest

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HEL LRD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Laredo International Airport
IATA Code HEL LRD
ICAO Code EFHK KLRD
City Helsinki Laredo
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 508 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 27.540000, -99.460000

Helsinki (HEL) to Laredo (LRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, United States is 9,026 kilometers (5,608 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 19:10 in Helsinki, it's 11:10 in Laredo. 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 Laredo (LRD) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 24° (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 Laredo International Airport (LRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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