HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,858 km
3,640 miles
OTZ
Kotzebue
United States
Distance
5,858 km
3,640 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
north

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HEL OTZ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
IATA Code HEL OTZ
ICAO Code EFHK PAOT
City Helsinki Kotzebue
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Anchorage
Elevation 179 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 66.880000, -162.600000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) in Kotzebue, United States is 5,858 kilometers (3,640 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 01:15 in Helsinki, it's 14:15 in Kotzebue. 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 Kotzebue (OTZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 355° (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 Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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