HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,634 km
5,986 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
9,634 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
296°
west northwest

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HEL LCE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code HEL LCE
ICAO Code EFHK MHLC
City Helsinki La Ceiba
Country Finland Honduras
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 179 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 15.740000, -86.850000

Helsinki (HEL) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Helsinki, it's 21:59 in La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba (LCE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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