Helsinki (Vantaa) to Richmond (HEL–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 14h 6m AY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 17m AY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 22h 38m AY → CIDLKE New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles 35h 8m AY → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
MIA Miami ~15h 24m → AA Miami (MIA) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HEL and RIC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore HEL Routes RIC Routes HEL Live Flights RIC Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
ORD ~14h 6m MIA ~15h 24m DFW ~17h 17m JFK ~22h 38m LAX ~35h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
521
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HEL → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
RIC → HEL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Richmond is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 11:00 AM in Richmond.
Visa & Entry

Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.

You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and John F. Kennedy.
Richmond is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.