The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 9,627 kilometers (5,982 miles / 5,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 02:32 in Helsinki, it's 18:32 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.