APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
9,468 km
5,883 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,468 km
5,883 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Maceio
Heading
26°
north northeast

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APQ HEL
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code APQ HEL
ICAO Code SNAL EFHK
City Arapiraca Helsinki
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Maceio Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 886 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 60.320000, 24.960000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,468 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Brazil with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Arapiraca, it's 23:45 in Helsinki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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