FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
8,963 km
5,569 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,963 km
5,569 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
27°
north northeast

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FOR HEL
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FOR HEL
ICAO Code SBFZ EFHK
City Fortaleza Helsinki
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Fortaleza Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 82 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 60.320000, 24.960000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,963 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 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 08:20 in Fortaleza, it's 13:20 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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 245° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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