HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,790 km
4,219 miles
MDT
Harrisburg
United States
Distance
6,790 km
4,219 mi / 3,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL MDT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Harrisburg International Airport
IATA Code HEL MDT
ICAO Code EFHK KMDT
City Helsinki Harrisburg
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 310 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 40.190000, -76.760000

Helsinki (HEL) to Harrisburg (MDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Harrisburg, United States is 6,790 kilometers (4,219 miles / 3,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 16:42 in Helsinki, it's 09:42 in Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg (MDT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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