Detroit to Helsinki - 4,288 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	4,288	+2,573	6,861 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	4,288	+2,573	6,861 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	4,288	+2,144	6,432 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	4,288	+2,144	6,432 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	4,288	+4,288	8,576 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	4,288	+2,144	6,432 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Detroit to Helsinki would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 40m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to HEL route connects Detroit, United States with Helsinki, Finland. This long-haul flight covers 4,288 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Finland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 32° from Detroit. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 4,288 miles (6,901 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to HEL typically take around 8h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 4,288 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Detroit (DTW) to Helsinki (HEL)