HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,009 km
5,598 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
9,009 km
5,598 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

HEL XAU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code HEL XAU
ICAO Code EFHK SOOS
City Helsinki Saul
Country Finland GF
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Cayenne
Elevation 179 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.610000, -53.200000

Helsinki (HEL) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 9,009 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 GF. 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 15:26 in Helsinki, it's 10:26 in Saul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saul (XAU) 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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