HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,950 km
4,318 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
6,950 km
4,318 mi / 3,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
300°
west northwest

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HEL NHK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code HEL NHK
ICAO Code EFHK KNHK
City Helsinki Patuxent River
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.290000, -76.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 6,950 kilometers (4,318 miles / 3,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 21:11 in Helsinki, it's 14:11 in Patuxent River. 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 Patuxent River (NHK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 33° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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