GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
9,975 km
6,198 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,975 km
6,198 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
331°
north northwest

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GES HEL
Airport Name Tambler Prinipal Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GES HEL
ICAO Code RPMR EFHK
City South Cotabato Helsinki
Country Philippines Finland
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 503 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 6.060000, 125.100000 60.320000, 24.960000

South Cotabato (GES) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,975 kilometers (6,198 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in South Cotabato, it's 21:35 in Helsinki. With a 6-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 South Cotabato (GES) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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