HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,652 km
5,376 miles
VRA
Varadero
Cuba
Distance
8,652 km
5,376 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HEL VRA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA Code HEL VRA
ICAO Code EFHK MUVR
City Helsinki Varadero
Country Finland Cuba
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Havana
Elevation 179 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 23.030000, -81.440000

Helsinki (HEL) to Varadero (VRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 8,652 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 07:19 in Helsinki, it's 00:19 in Varadero. 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 Varadero (VRA) 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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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