HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,728 km
6,044 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
9,728 km
6,044 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
80°
east

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HEL ZAM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code HEL ZAM
ICAO Code EFHK RPMZ
City Helsinki Zamboanga City
Country Finland Philippines
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Manila
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 6.920000, 122.060000

Helsinki (HEL) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 9,728 kilometers (6,044 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Helsinki, it's 11:19 in Zamboanga City. With a 6-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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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