HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,988 km
5,585 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL RIV
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code HEL RIV
ICAO Code EFHK KRIV
City Helsinki Riverside
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.880000, -117.260000

Helsinki (HEL) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 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 12:17 in Helsinki, it's 02:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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