Airport Comparison
| HEL | LUQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport |
| IATA Code | HEL | LUQ |
| ICAO Code | EFHK | SAOU |
| City | Helsinki | San Luis |
| Country | Finland | Argentina |
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki | America/Argentina/San_Luis |
| Elevation | 179 ft | 2,328 ft |
| Coordinates | 60.320000, 24.960000 | -33.270000, -66.360000 |
Helsinki (HEL) to San Luis (LUQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina is 13,242 kilometers (8,228 miles / 7,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.
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 15:20 in Helsinki, it's 10:20 in San Luis. 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 2,149 feet between the two airports. Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
The return flight from San Luis (LUQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.