HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,694 km
6,024 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
9,694 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL RFS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code HEL RFS
ICAO Code EFHK MNRT
City Helsinki La Rosita
Country Finland Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Managua
Elevation 179 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 13.890000, -84.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 9,694 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 14:04 in Helsinki, it's 06:04 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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