The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Brazil. 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 14:18 in Helsinki, it's 09:18 in Porto Alegre. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (POA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.