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Flights from Raleigh to Helsinki

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Reykjavik or New York, about 9h 34m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 34m
RDUHELKEF

Raleigh to Helsinki at a glance

Fastest journey9h 34mVia Reykjavik, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or New York

Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Helsinki

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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RDU Reykjavik (KEF) HEL
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Finnair, Icelandair
Thu21:30 RDU07:14 KEF0h 46m connection08:00 KEF14:04 HELIcelandair
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 34m
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RDU New York (JFK) HEL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair
Mon18:45 RDU20:00 JFK2h 45m connection22:45 JFK13:39 HELJetBlue Airways + Finnair
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 54m
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RDU London (LHR) HEL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair
Thu20:00 RDU08:04 LHR2h 26m connection10:30 LHR15:08 HELAmerican Airlines + Finnair
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 08m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) HEL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair
Wed17:30 RDU18:27 ORD3h 18m connection21:45 ORD14:13 HELUnited Airlines + Finnair
27 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 43m
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RDU Frankfurt (FRA) HEL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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RDU Paris (CDG) HEL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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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
7,299 km4,533 miles
Journey time
9h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hHelsinki vs Raleigh
Currency in Helsinki
EUR
Airports
RDU → HEL

Flights from Raleigh to Helsinki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Reykjavik, New York and London. 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 Raleigh to Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,299 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF), New York (JFK), London (LHR) and Chicago (ORD). Icelandair flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Helsinki?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of Raleigh.

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