HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,667 km
4,764 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
7,667 km
4,764 mi / 4,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
306°
northwest

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HEL SYI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code HEL SYI
ICAO Code EFHK KSYI
City Helsinki Shelbyville
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.600000, -86.400000

Helsinki (HEL) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 7,667 kilometers (4,764 miles / 4,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 20:47 in Helsinki, it's 12:47 in Shelbyville. With a 8-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 Shelbyville (SYI) 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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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