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

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AY Finnair
333
9:30 PM
CDT T5
2:15 PM+1
EEST
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AY Finnair
333
4:25 PM
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Chicago to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,424 mi 8h 45m nonstop +8h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

ORD–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 4,424 miles in approximately 8h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes HEL Routes ORD Live Flights HEL Live Flights ORD Delays
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 8h45 56% 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
46
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~52h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,900
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.
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 45m.
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 45m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
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 approximately 8h 45m. The route covers 4,424 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to HEL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSL, ARN, IAD, HAM, YUL, YWG, AGP, MAD, MIA, FCO, SID, ZRH, MUC, KEF, BRU, CPH, LHR, AMS, DUB, JFK, EDI, CGO, LIS, CDG, FRA, VIE, NAP, IST, DXB, KRK, LAX, WAW, MCT, KIX, NGO, DFW, MXP, NRT, PVG, ATH, DOH, BCN, HND, ICN, DEL and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 8 hours 45 minutes. 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

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.