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Flights from Washington to Helsinki
There are no direct flights from Washington to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Reykjavik or London, about 9h 49m door to door (160 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 49m
Washington to Helsinki at a glance
Fastest journey9h 49mVia Reykjavik, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or London
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Reykjavik (KEF) HEL
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair, Icelandair
Tue21:00 WAS06:30 KEF1h 15m connection07:45 KEF13:49 HELIcelandair
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WAS London (LHR) HEL
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Finnair
Wed21:30 WAS09:27 LHR1h 03m connection10:30 LHR15:08 HELBritish Airways + Finnair
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WAS Frankfurt (FRA) HEL
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Thu23:30 WAS12:57 FRA1h 03m connection14:00 FRA17:09 HELUnited Airlines + Lufthansa City Airlines
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WAS Paris (CDG) HEL
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Finnair
Sat22:00 WAS10:53 CDG1h 52m connection12:45 CDG16:21 HELAir France
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WAS Copenhagen (CPH) HEL
Leg 1: SAS · Leg 2: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Mon20:15 WAS09:33 CPH2h 42m connection12:15 CPH14:41 HELSAS + Finnair
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WAS Chicago (ORD) HEL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Finnair
Fri18:15 WAS19:16 ORD2h 29m connection21:45 ORD14:13 HELUnited Airlines + Finnair
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
- 6,931 km4,304 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hHelsinki vs Washington
- Currency in Helsinki
- EUR
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → HEL
Flights from Washington to Helsinki: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Reykjavik, London and Frankfurt. 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 Washington to Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,931 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Icelandair flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Helsinki?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Washington and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
