HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,795 km
6,087 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
9,795 km
6,087 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL NLU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code HEL NLU
ICAO Code EFHK MMSM
City Helsinki Reyes Acozac
Country Finland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Mexico_City
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 19.760000, -99.020000

Helsinki (HEL) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 9,795 kilometers (6,087 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 18:21 in Helsinki, it's 10:21 in Reyes Acozac. 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 24° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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