HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,169 km
8,804 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
14,169 km
8,804 mi / 7,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
254°
west southwest

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HEL ZAL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code HEL ZAL
ICAO Code EFHK SCVD
City Helsinki Valdivia
Country Finland Chile
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Santiago
Elevation 179 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Helsinki (HEL) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 14,169 kilometers (8,804 miles / 7,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 19:07 in Helsinki, it's 14:07 in Valdivia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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