HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,629 km
5,362 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
294°
west northwest

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HEL SNU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code HEL SNU
ICAO Code EFHK MUSC
City Helsinki Santa Clara
Country Finland Cuba
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Havana
Elevation 179 ft 338 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 22.490000, -79.940000

Helsinki (HEL) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Cuba. 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 01:53 in Helsinki, it's 18:53 in Santa Clara. With a 7-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 Santa Clara (SNU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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