The flight distance from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,982 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Colombia 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 14:17 in Medellin, it's 21:17 in Helsinki. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,770 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Medellin (EOH) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.