HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,209 km
4,479 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
7,209 km
4,479 mi / 3,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL ROA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code HEL ROA
ICAO Code EFHK KROA
City Helsinki Roanoke
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 37.330000, -79.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 7,209 kilometers (4,479 miles / 3,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 17:58 in Helsinki, it's 10:58 in Roanoke. 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 Roanoke (ROA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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