HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,084 km
7,509 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
12,084 km
7,509 mi / 6,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
243°
west southwest

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HEL QCN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code HEL QCN
ICAO Code EFHK SSCN
City Helsinki Canela
Country Finland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 179 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Helsinki (HEL) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 12,084 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 13:23 in Helsinki, it's 08:23 in Canela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,544 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) 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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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