HEL
Helsinki
Finland
11,091 km
6,892 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
283°
west northwest

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HEL SNC
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code HEL SNC
ICAO Code EFHK SESA
City Helsinki Salinas
Country Finland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guayaquil
Elevation 179 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Helsinki (HEL) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Ecuador. 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 17:37 in Helsinki, it's 10:37 in Salinas. 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 Salinas (SNC) 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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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