HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,508 km
5,908 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
9,508 km
5,908 mi / 5,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
242°
west southwest

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HEL PAV
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code HEL PAV
ICAO Code EFHK SBUF
City Helsinki Paulo Afonso
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Maceio
Elevation 179 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Helsinki (HEL) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 9,508 kilometers (5,908 miles / 5,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:47 in Helsinki, it's 11:47 in Paulo Afonso. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 26° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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