Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,148
miles
1,848
kilometers
998
nautical miles

🕐 2h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 W (249°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,148 1,837
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,148 1,837
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,148 1,722
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,148 1,722
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,148 2,296
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,148 1,722
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 LHR route connects Helsinki, Finland with London, United Kingdom. This medium-haul flight covers 1,148 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 249° 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1,148 miles (1,848 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HEL to LHR typically take around 2h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,148 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.