HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,878 km
5,517 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
8,878 km
5,517 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL LUF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code HEL LUF
ICAO Code EFHK KLUF
City Helsinki Glendale
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Phoenix
Elevation 179 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.530000, -112.380000

Helsinki (HEL) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 8,878 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 22:24 in Helsinki, it's 13:24 in Glendale. With a 9-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 Glendale (LUF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 20° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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