HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,948 km
6,182 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
9,948 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
281°
west

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HEL PYA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code HEL PYA
ICAO Code EFHK SKVL
City Helsinki Velasquez
Country Finland Colombia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Bogota
Elevation 179 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 5.940000, -74.460000

Helsinki (HEL) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 9,948 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west 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 16:30 in Helsinki, it's 09:30 in Velasquez. 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.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) 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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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