HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,984 km
6,204 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
9,984 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL NCR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport San Carlos
IATA Code HEL NCR
ICAO Code EFHK MNSC
City Helsinki San Carlos
Country Finland Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Managua
Elevation 179 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.130000, -84.770000

Helsinki (HEL) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 9,984 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 03:56 in Helsinki, it's 19:56 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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