HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,070 km
4,393 miles
ORF
Norfolk
United States
Distance
7,070 km
4,393 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL ORF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Norfolk International Airport
IATA Code HEL ORF
ICAO Code EFHK KORF
City Helsinki Norfolk
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 36.890000, -76.200000

Helsinki (HEL) to Norfolk (ORF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, United States is 7,070 kilometers (4,393 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 23:59 in Helsinki, it's 16:59 in Norfolk. 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 Norfolk (ORF) 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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