HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,434 km
5,862 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
283°
west northwest

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HEL SMR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code HEL SMR
ICAO Code EFHK SKSM
City Helsinki Santa Marta
Country Finland Colombia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Bogota
Elevation 179 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.120000, -74.230000

Helsinki (HEL) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:33 in Helsinki, it's 10:33 in Santa Marta. With a 7-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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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