The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 9,147 kilometers (5,684 miles / 4,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Helsinki, it's 01:20 in San Jose. With a 6-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 Jose (SJI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.