HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,990 km
6,207 miles
LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
Distance
9,990 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
292°
west northwest

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HEL LSL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Los Chiles Airport
IATA Code HEL LSL
ICAO Code EFHK MRLC
City Helsinki Los Chiles
Country Finland Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 179 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.040000, -84.710000

Helsinki (HEL) to Los Chiles (LSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica is 9,990 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Helsinki, it's 08:57 in Los Chiles. 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 Los Chiles (LSL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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