FDO
San Fernando
Argentina
12,950 km
8,047 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,950 km
8,047 mi / 6,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
33°
north northeast

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FDO HEL
Airport Name San Fernando Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FDO HEL
ICAO Code SADF EFHK
City San Fernando Helsinki
Country Argentina Finland
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 10 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -34.450000, -58.590000 60.320000, 24.960000

San Fernando (FDO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Fernando Airport (FDO) in San Fernando, Argentina to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,950 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Argentina 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 12:15 in San Fernando, it's 17:15 in Helsinki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to San Fernando (FDO) follows a heading of 246° (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 San Fernando Airport (FDO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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