HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,201 km
5,096 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
8,201 km
5,096 mi / 4,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
290°
west northwest

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HEL ZSA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code HEL ZSA
ICAO Code EFHK MYSM
City Helsinki San Salvador
Country Finland Bahamas
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Nassau
Elevation 179 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 24.060000, -74.520000

Helsinki (HEL) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 8,201 kilometers (5,096 miles / 4,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Helsinki, it's 15:04 in San Salvador. With a 7-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 San Salvador (ZSA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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