HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,081 km
4,400 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
7,081 km
4,400 mi / 3,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
308°
northwest

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HEL SMD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Smith Field
IATA Code HEL SMD
ICAO Code EFHK KSMD
City Helsinki Fort Wayne
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 41.140000, -85.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 7,081 kilometers (4,400 miles / 3,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:15 in Helsinki, it's 10:15 in Fort Wayne. 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 Wayne (SMD) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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