GAC
El Molino
Honduras
9,832 km
6,109 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,832 km
6,109 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
27°
north northeast

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GAC HEL
Airport Name Gracias Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GAC HEL
ICAO Code MHGS EFHK
City El Molino Helsinki
Country Honduras Finland
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 828 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 14.600000, -88.590000 60.320000, 24.960000

El Molino (GAC) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gracias Airport (GAC) in El Molino, Honduras to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,832 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Honduras with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in El Molino, it's 16:40 in Helsinki. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to El Molino (GAC) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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