HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,434 km
5,241 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
8,434 km
5,241 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
274°
west

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HEL SLU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code HEL SLU
ICAO Code EFHK TLPC
City Helsinki Castries
Country Finland Saint Lucia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/St_Lucia
Elevation 179 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 14.020000, -60.990000

Helsinki (HEL) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 8,434 kilometers (5,241 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 16:39 in Helsinki, it's 10:39 in Castries. 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 Castries (SLU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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