GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
10,146 km
6,304 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
10,146 km
6,304 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GLF HEL
Airport Name Golfito Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GLF HEL
ICAO Code MRGF EFHK
City Golfito Helsinki
Country Costa Rica Finland
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 49 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 60.320000, 24.960000

Golfito (GLF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 10,146 kilometers (6,304 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Golfito, it's 23:59 in Helsinki. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 290° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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