HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,512 km
6,532 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
239°
west southwest

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HEL SBJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code HEL SBJ
ICAO Code EFHK SNMX
City Helsinki Sao Mateus
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 179 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 06:02 in Helsinki, it's 01:02 in Sao Mateus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 27° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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