Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,601
miles
9,013
kilometers
4,867
nautical miles

🕐 11h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (330°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,601 8,962
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,601 8,962
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,601 8,402
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,601 8,402
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,601 11,202
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,601 8,402
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,601 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to LAX route connects Helsinki, Finland with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,601 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 330° from Helsinki. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,601 miles (9,013 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HEL to LAX typically take around 11h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,601 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.