Los Angeles to Helsinki (Vantaa) (LAX–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY Finnair
359
7:52 PM
PDT TB
3:36 PM+1
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10h 44m
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AY Finnair
359
4:00 PM
EET T2
6:05 PM
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11h 5m
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Los Angeles to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,601 mi 10h 44m nonstop +9h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

LAX–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 5,601 miles in approximately 10h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LAX Routes HEL Routes LAX Live Flights HEL Live Flights LAX Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 6 359 10h44 74% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
ARN ~12h 39m IAD ~13h 17m PRG ~13h 40m YUL ~13h 50m MXP ~15h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,151
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
LAX → HEL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
HEL → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
5,601 mi / 9,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 44m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Finland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance5,601 mi / 9,013 km
Flight time10h 44m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 10h 44m. The route covers 5,601 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from LAX to HEL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ARN, IAD, PRG, YUL, MXP, BRU, LIS, MUC, EDI, JFK, DFW, FRA, DUB, CGO, MIA, CDG, AMS, CPH, WAW, DXB, FCO, NRT, LHR, ZRH, BCN, KIX, IST, MAD, DOH, ICN, HND, PVG, HKG, SIN and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from HEL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from LAX to HEL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to HEL ranges from 10 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,601 miles (9,013 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via ARN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.