HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,673 km
4,767 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,673 km
4,767 mi / 4,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
337°
north northwest

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HEL SEA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code HEL SEA
ICAO Code EFHK KSEA
City Helsinki Seattle
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 47.450000, -122.310000

Helsinki (HEL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,673 kilometers (4,767 miles / 4,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 12:40 in Helsinki, it's 02:40 in Seattle. 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.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 17° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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