HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,024 km
9,335 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
15,024 km
9,335 mi / 8,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
244°
west southwest

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HEL ING
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code HEL ING
ICAO Code EFHK SAWA
City Helsinki El Calafate
Country Finland Argentina
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 179 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Helsinki (HEL) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 15,024 kilometers (9,335 miles / 8,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Helsinki, it's 14:18 in El Calafate. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (ING) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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