Helsinki (HEL) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,349
miles
8,609
kilometers
4,649
nautical miles

🕐 10h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,349 8,558
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,349 8,558
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,349 8,024
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,349 8,024
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,349 10,698
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,349 8,024
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?

When you land in Houston, your watch will be 8 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to IAH route connects Helsinki, Finland with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,349 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Finland to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 310° from Helsinki. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 5,349 miles (8,609 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HEL to IAH typically take around 10h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,349 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.