Distance From Gary Chicago International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, GYY - HEL Distance

The distance from Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 4432 miles or 7133 kilometers or 3849 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gary ( United States ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gary and Helsinki takes around 10 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gary Chicago International Airport, Gary, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 10 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GYY - HEL

Kilometers		7133 km
Statute Miles		4432 miles
Nautical Miles		3849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 11 minutes

Gary Chicago International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - GYY to HEL Flight Path

Location of Gary Chicago International Airport & Helsinki Vantaa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gary to Helsinki nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gary, United States and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYY - HEL

Time difference between Gary (United States) and Helsinki (Finland) is 8 Hours.
Helsinki time is 8 Hours ahead of Gary.

Location	Local Time
Gary (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:10:49 CST
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-16, 04:10:49 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY / KGYY) Gary, United States

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland