HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,804 km
7,956 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL RAF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code HEL RAF
ICAO Code EFHK SAFR
City Helsinki Rafaela
Country Finland Argentina
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 179 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Helsinki (HEL) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Argentina. 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 15:57 in Helsinki, it's 10:57 in Rafaela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 33° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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