FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
15,009 km
9,326 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
15,009 km
9,326 mi / 8,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
44°
northeast

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FTE HEL
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FTE HEL
ICAO Code SAWC EFHK
City El Calafate Helsinki
Country Argentina Finland
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 669 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 60.320000, 24.960000

El Calafate (FTE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 15,009 kilometers (9,326 miles / 8,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Argentina 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 09:50 in El Calafate, it's 14:50 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 El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 244° (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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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