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

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AY10+4
AY Finnair
333
9:30 PM
CDT T5 Red-eye
2:15 PM+1
EEST
8h 45m
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AY9+4
AY Finnair
333
4:25 PM
EEST
5:50 PM
CDT
9h 25m
71%
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 30m ACFIOS → AYFIJL Reykjavík (KEF) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 48m ACAFEK → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 17m 3S5YAC → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 20m SKTWY → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 23m ACOSQR → AYCX Zaventem (BRU) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
LHR London 11h 30m AAAYBA → AYCXJL London (LHR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
JFK New York 11h 44m AAASAT → AY New York (JFK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 20m AAACAF → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
DUB Dublin 12h 30m ACAFEI → AYJL Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 12h 35m ACLHUA → A3AYAZ Munich (MUC) 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 45m 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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 8h45 100% 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
35
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~52h
Longest
KEF ~10h 30m AMS ~10h 48m FRA ~11h 17m CPH ~11h 20m BRU ~11h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,231
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
HEL → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
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 45m 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 45m
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 45m 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, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HEL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 45 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, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.