HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,266 km
3,894 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
6,266 km
3,894 mi / 3,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL ZFA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code HEL ZFA
ICAO Code EFHK CZFA
City Helsinki Faro
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Vancouver
Elevation 179 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 62.210000, -133.380000

Helsinki (HEL) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 6,266 kilometers (3,894 miles / 3,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Canada. 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 08:35 in Helsinki, it's 22:35 in Faro. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,172 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 13° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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