HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,842 km
8,601 miles
YAI
Chillan
Chile
Distance
13,842 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
255°
west southwest

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HEL YAI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
IATA Code HEL YAI
ICAO Code EFHK SCCH
City Helsinki Chillan
Country Finland Chile
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Santiago
Elevation 179 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -36.580000, -72.030000

Helsinki (HEL) to Chillan (YAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile is 13,842 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 16:20 in Helsinki, it's 11:20 in Chillan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chillan (YAI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 37° (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 Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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