HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,435 km
7,727 miles
MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
Distance
12,435 km
7,727 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
249°
west southwest

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HEL MDX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mercedes Airport
IATA Code HEL MDX
ICAO Code EFHK SATM
City Helsinki Mercedes
Country Finland Argentina
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 179 ft 358 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.220000, -58.090000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mercedes (MDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 12,435 kilometers (7,727 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 13:56 in Helsinki, it's 08:56 in Mercedes. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mercedes (MDX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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