Flights Helsinki → New York
HEL → JFK
How long is the flight from Helsinki to New York?
The flight from Helsinki (HEL) to New York (JFK) takes about 8h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Helsinki and New York, utilizing Airbus A330 aircraft. The origin airport in Helsinki opened in 1952 and connects to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, which has an annual passenger traffic of over sixty-two million.
The Helsinki (HEL) → New York (JFK) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to New York (JFK) heads north-west for about 6,607 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating HEL-JFK
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Frequently asked questions about HEL-JFK
The flight from Helsinki (HEL) to New York (JFK) takes about 8h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Helsinki-New York route is about 6,607 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
