Airport Comparison
| HEL | SMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field |
| IATA Code | HEL | SMX |
| ICAO Code | EFHK | KSMX |
| City | Helsinki | Santa Maria |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 179 ft | 261 ft |
| Coordinates | 60.320000, 24.960000 | 34.900000, -120.460000 |
Helsinki (HEL) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.
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 20:11 in Helsinki, it's 10:11 in Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria (SMX) 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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.