HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,333 km
5,178 miles
RSW
Fort Myers
United States
Distance
8,333 km
5,178 mi / 4,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
297°
west northwest

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HEL RSW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Southwest Florida International Airport
IATA Code HEL RSW
ICAO Code EFHK KRSW
City Helsinki Fort Myers
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 26.500000, -81.800000

Helsinki (HEL) to Fort Myers (RSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, United States is 8,333 kilometers (5,178 miles / 4,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 11:12 in Helsinki, it's 04:12 in Fort Myers. 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 Fort Myers (RSW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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