HEL to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,607 km (4,106 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to HEL).
How far is it from Helsinki (Vantaa) to New York?
The great-circle distance between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,607 km (4,106 mi, 3,568 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from HEL to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northwest of HEL.
How is the HEL to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written HEL-JFK in IATA codes and EFHK-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL (EFHK), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| HEL | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | EFHK | KJFK |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Elevation | 179 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #92 | #9 |
EFHK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 166 ft (51 m) lower than HEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HEL to JFK
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, BA, IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Helsinki (Vantaa) from New York?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 6,607 km (4,106 mi, 3,568 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HEL to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between HEL and JFK takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from HEL?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Which airlines fly HEL to JFK?
1 airline appear on the HEL-JFK route in the open dataset, including Finnair.
Related routes
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