BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
14,634 km
9,093 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,634 km
9,093 mi / 7,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
41°
northeast

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BBA HEL
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BBA HEL
ICAO Code SCBA EFHK
City Balmaceda Helsinki
Country Chile Finland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,722 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 60.320000, 24.960000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,634 kilometers (9,093 miles / 7,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:57 in Balmaceda, it's 16:57 in Helsinki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,543 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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