HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,156 km
5,690 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
9,156 km
5,690 mi / 4,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
263°
west

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HEL OEM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code HEL OEM
ICAO Code EFHK SMPA
City Helsinki Paloemeu
Country Finland Suriname
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Paramaribo
Elevation 179 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.350000, -55.440000

Helsinki (HEL) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 9,156 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Suriname. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:37 in Helsinki, it's 04:37 in Paloemeu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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