HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,907 km
8,020 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
12,907 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL IRJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code HEL IRJ
ICAO Code EFHK SANL
City Helsinki La Rioja
Country Finland Argentina
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 179 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Helsinki (HEL) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 17:04 in Helsinki, it's 12:04 in La Rioja. 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 1,258 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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