HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,804 km
4,849 miles
MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
Distance
7,804 km
4,849 mi / 4,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
306°
northwest

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HEL MSL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA Code HEL MSL
ICAO Code EFHK KMSL
City Helsinki Muscle Shoals
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 34.750000, -87.610000

Helsinki (HEL) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 7,804 kilometers (4,849 miles / 4,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 19:09 in Helsinki, it's 11:09 in Muscle Shoals. 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 Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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