HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,986 km
5,583 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
8,986 km
5,583 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL RAL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code HEL RAL
ICAO Code EFHK KRAL
City Helsinki Riverside
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.950000, -117.450000

Helsinki (HEL) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 8,986 kilometers (5,583 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 10:25 in Helsinki, it's 00:25 in Riverside. With a 10-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 Riverside (RAL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 18° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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