HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,517 km
5,914 miles
PCH
Palacios
Honduras
Distance
9,517 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HEL PCH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Palacios Airport
IATA Code HEL PCH
ICAO Code EFHK MHPC
City Helsinki Palacios
Country Finland Honduras
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 179 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 15.960000, -84.940000

Helsinki (HEL) to Palacios (PCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras is 9,517 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Honduras. 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 03:37 in Helsinki, it's 19:37 in Palacios. 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 Palacios (PCH) 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 Palacios Airport (PCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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