HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,413 km
3,985 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
6,413 km
3,985 mi / 3,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HEL SCH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code HEL SCH
ICAO Code EFHK KSCH
City Helsinki Schenectady
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 378 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 42.850000, -73.930000

Helsinki (HEL) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 6,413 kilometers (3,985 miles / 3,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 13:37 in Helsinki, it's 06:37 in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady (SCH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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