HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,132 km
4,432 miles
RCR
Rochester
United States
Distance
7,132 km
4,432 mi / 3,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
309°
northwest

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HEL RCR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Fulton County Airport
IATA Code HEL RCR
ICAO Code EFHK KRCR
City Helsinki Rochester
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 179 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 41.070000, -86.180000

Helsinki (HEL) to Rochester (RCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States is 7,132 kilometers (4,432 miles / 3,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 05:24 in Helsinki, it's 22:24 in Rochester. 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 Rochester (RCR) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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