HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,867 km
3,646 miles
OBU
Kobuk
United States
Distance
5,867 km
3,646 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
north

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HEL OBU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kobuk Airport
IATA Code HEL OBU
ICAO Code EFHK PAOB
City Helsinki Kobuk
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Anchorage
Elevation 179 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 66.910000, -156.900000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kobuk (OBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States is 5,867 kilometers (3,646 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 17:41 in Helsinki, it's 06:41 in Kobuk. With a 11-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 Kobuk (OBU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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