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Flights from Helsinki to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Helsinki to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Frankfurt, about 11h 51m door to door (61 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 51m
HELDTWFRA

Helsinki to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey11h 51mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Helsinki to Detroit

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HEL Amsterdam (AMS) DTT
Leg 1: Finnair, KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines
Wed07:00 HEL08:21 AMS1h 09m connection09:30 AMS11:51 DTTKLM + Delta Air Lines
14 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 51m
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HEL Frankfurt (FRA) DTT
Leg 1: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
Fri07:45 HEL09:09 FRA2h 06m connection11:15 FRA13:39 DTTFinnair + Lufthansa
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 54m
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HEL New York (JFK) DTT
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Tue17:30 HEL19:20 JFK2h 10m connection21:30 JFK23:28 DTTFinnair + JetBlue Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 58m
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HEL Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Thu16:45 HEL18:01 ORD2h 59m connection21:00 ORD23:01 DTTFinnair + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 16m
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HEL Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: Air France, Finnair · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Wed12:15 HEL14:04 CDG2h 11m connection16:15 CDG18:32 DTTFinnair + Air France
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 17m
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HEL Reykjavik (KEF) DTT
Leg 1: Finnair, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,886 km4,276 miles
Journey time
11h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hDetroit vs Helsinki
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
HEL → DTW

Flights from Helsinki to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,886 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Helsinki and Detroit?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Detroit?
Detroit is 7 hours behind Helsinki.

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