HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,632 km
5,985 miles
LTO
Loreto
Mexico
Distance
9,632 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
322°
northwest

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HEL LTO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Loreto International Airport
IATA Code HEL LTO
ICAO Code EFHK MMLT
City Helsinki Loreto
Country Finland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Mazatlan
Elevation 179 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 25.990000, -111.350000

Helsinki (HEL) to Loreto (LTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico is 9,632 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mexico. 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 17:13 in Helsinki, it's 08:13 in Loreto. With a 9-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 Loreto (LTO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 20° (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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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