HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,820 km
6,102 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
9,820 km
6,102 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL PCO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code HEL PCO
ICAO Code EFHK MMPL
City Helsinki La Ribera
Country Finland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Mazatlan
Elevation 179 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 23.580000, -109.540000

Helsinki (HEL) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 9,820 kilometers (6,102 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:08 in Helsinki, it's 18:08 in La Ribera. With a 9-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 Ribera (PCO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 21° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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