FAO
Faro
Portugal
3,476 km
2,160 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
3,476 km
2,160 mi / 1,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
31°
north northeast

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FAO HEL
Airport Name Faro Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FAO HEL
ICAO Code LPFR EFHK
City Faro Helsinki
Country Portugal Finland
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 24 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 60.320000, 24.960000

Faro (FAO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles / 1,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Finland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Faro, it's 23:58 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 237° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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