HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,937 km
4,311 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
6,937 km
4,311 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
299°
west northwest

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HEL WAL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code HEL WAL
ICAO Code EFHK KWAL
City Helsinki Wallops Island
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/New_York
Elevation 179 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 37.940000, -75.470000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 6,937 kilometers (4,311 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 16:16 in Helsinki, it's 09:16 in Wallops Island. 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 33° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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