HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,784 km
5,458 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
8,784 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL SAT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code HEL SAT
ICAO Code EFHK KSAT
City Helsinki San Antonio
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 179 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 29.530000, -98.470000

Helsinki (HEL) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 8,784 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with United States. 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 17:47 in Helsinki, it's 09:47 in San Antonio. 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 25° (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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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