HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,448 km
4,628 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
7,448 km
4,628 mi / 4,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL SME
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code HEL SME
ICAO Code EFHK KSME
City Helsinki Somerset
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 37.050000, -84.620000

Helsinki (HEL) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 7,448 kilometers (4,628 miles / 4,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 05:40 in Somerset. 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 Somerset (SME) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.