HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,451 km
8,979 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
14,451 km
8,979 mi / 7,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL WCA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code HEL WCA
ICAO Code EFHK SCST
City Helsinki Castro
Country Finland Chile
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Santiago
Elevation 179 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Helsinki (HEL) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 14,451 kilometers (8,979 miles / 7,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Chile. 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 16:21 in Helsinki, it's 11:21 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 40° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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