Helsinki (HEL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,421
miles
8,724
kilometers
4,711
nautical miles

🕐 10h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (334°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,421 8,674
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,421 8,674
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,421 8,132
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,421 8,132
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,421 10,842
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,421 8,132
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 international flight from Finland to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to SFO route connects Helsinki, Finland with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,421 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 334° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,421 miles (8,724 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HEL to SFO typically take around 10h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,421 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.