The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 10,403 kilometers (6,464 miles / 5,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:08 in Helsinki, it's 17:08 in Popayan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,508 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.