HEL
Helsinki
Finland
11,113 km
6,905 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,113 km
6,905 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL SNZ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code HEL SNZ
ICAO Code EFHK SBSC
City Helsinki Rio De Janeiro
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 179 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Helsinki (HEL) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,113 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 22:35 in Helsinki, it's 17:35 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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