HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,155 km
7,553 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
12,155 km
7,553 mi / 6,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
243°
west southwest

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HEL QNS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code HEL QNS
ICAO Code EFHK SBCO
City Helsinki Porto Alegre
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 179 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Helsinki (HEL) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 12,155 kilometers (7,553 miles / 6,563 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 23:07 in Helsinki, it's 18:07 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 (QNS) 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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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