Distance From Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, LAX - HEL Distance

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 5601 miles or 9013 kilometers or 4864 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 Los Angeles ( United States ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Helsinki takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 12 hours 52 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 • LAX - HEL

Kilometers		9013 km
Statute Miles		5601 miles
Nautical Miles		4864 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - LAX to HEL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Los Angeles, United States and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAX - HEL

Time difference between Los Angeles (United States) and Helsinki (Finland) is 10 Hours.
Helsinki time is 10 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Location	Local Time
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-05, 21:07:56 PST
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-06, 07:07:56 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

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland