HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,613 km
4,109 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
6,613 km
4,109 mi / 3,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

HEL SWD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code HEL SWD
ICAO Code EFHK PAWD
City Helsinki Seward
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Anchorage
Elevation 179 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 60.130000, -149.420000

Helsinki (HEL) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 6,613 kilometers (4,109 miles / 3,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 20:46 in Helsinki, it's 09:46 in Seward. With a 11-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 Seward (SWD) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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