HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,085 km
6,266 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
10,085 km
6,266 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
288°
west northwest

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HEL SYP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code HEL SYP
ICAO Code EFHK MPSA
City Helsinki Santiago
Country Finland Panama
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Panama
Elevation 179 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 8.090000, -80.950000

Helsinki (HEL) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 10,085 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Panama. 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 14:13 in Helsinki, it's 07:13 in Santiago. 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 Santiago (SYP) 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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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