HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,416 km
5,230 miles
POE
Fort Polk
United States
Distance
8,416 km
5,230 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
309°
northwest

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HEL POE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Maks Army Air Field
IATA Code HEL POE
ICAO Code EFHK KPOE
City Helsinki Fort Polk
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 31.000000, -93.200000

Helsinki (HEL) to Fort Polk (POE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States is 8,416 kilometers (5,230 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:28 in Helsinki, it's 07:28 in Fort Polk. 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 Fort Polk (POE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 27° (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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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