Helsinki to London - 1,155 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,155	+693	1,848 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,155	+693	1,848 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,155	+578	1,733 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,155	+578	1,733 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,155	+1,155	2,310 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,155	+578	1,733 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?

Flights between Helsinki and London follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to LGW route connects Helsinki, Finland with London, United Kingdom. This medium-haul flight covers 1,155 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Finland to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 248° from Helsinki. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1,155 miles (1,858 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HEL to LGW typically take around 2h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,155 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.

Helsinki (HEL) to London (LGW)