Chicago to Helsinki (Vantaa) (ORD–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY10+4
AY Finnair
333
9:31 PM
CDT T5
2:24 PM+1
EEST
8h 53m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AY9+4
AY Finnair
333
5:02 PM
EEST
5:45 PM
CDT
8h 43m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
KEF Reykjavík 10h 28m ACFIOS → AYFIJL Reykjavík (KEF) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
WAW Warsaw 10h 43m B6LO → AY Warsaw (WAW) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
LHR London 11h 30m AAAYBA → AYCXJL London (LHR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
KRK Balice 11h 42m B6LO → AY Balice (KRK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VIE Vienna 11h 43m OS → AYFR Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 44m AAACAF → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 45m SK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
JFK New York 11h 51m AAATAY → AY New York (JFK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 52m ACAFEK → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 1m 3S5YAC → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,424 mi 8h 53m nonstop +8h ahead

ORD–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 4,424 miles in approximately 8h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes HEL Routes ORD Live Flights HEL Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 333 8h53 53% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 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, ORD to HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~53h
Longest
OSL ~9h 58m KEF ~10h 28m WAW ~10h 43m LHR ~11h 30m KRK ~11h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,277
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
ORD → HEL
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
HEL → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
4,424 mi / 7,119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 53m gate to gate.
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 ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance4,424 mi / 7,119 km
Flight time8h 53m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 8h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 4,424 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to HEL: Finnair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Keflavik, Warsaw Chopin and London Heathrow.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from HEL to ORD 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 ORD to HEL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to HEL is about 8 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,424 miles (7,119 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Warsaw Chopin and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.