Helsinki (HEL) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,106
miles
6,607
kilometers
3,568
nautical miles

🕐 8h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (299°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,106 6,570
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,106 6,570
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,106 6,159
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,106 6,159
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,106 8,212
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,106 6,159
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 Helsinki to New York would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 19m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to JFK route connects Helsinki, Finland with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,106 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 299° from Helsinki. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 4,106 miles (6,607 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HEL to JFK typically take around 8h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,106 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.