HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,990 km
6,208 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
9,990 km
6,208 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
300°
west northwest

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HEL RER
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code HEL RER
ICAO Code EFHK MGRT
City Helsinki Retalhuleu
Country Finland Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guatemala
Elevation 179 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 14.520000, -91.700000

Helsinki (HEL) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 9,990 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Helsinki, it's 07:35 in Retalhuleu. With a 8-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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 26° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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