Distance From General Santos International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, GES - HEL Distance

The distance from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 6199 miles or 9975 kilometers or 5383 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from General Santos ( Philippines ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Santos and Helsinki takes around 14 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Santos International Airport, General Santos, Philippines to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 14 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GES - HEL

Kilometers		9975 km
Statute Miles		6199 miles
Nautical Miles		5383 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 15 minutes

General Santos International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - GES to HEL Flight Path

Location of General Santos International Airport & Helsinki Vantaa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view General Santos to Helsinki nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between General Santos, Philippines and Helsinki, Finland. .

Nonstop flight route between General Santos, Philippines and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GES - HEL

Time difference between General Santos (Philippines) and Helsinki (Finland) is 6 Hours.
Helsinki time is 6 Hours behind General Santos.

Location	Local Time
General Santos (Philippines)	2026-02-11, 09:57:49 PST
Helsinki (Finland)	2026-02-11, 03:57:49 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

General Santos International Airport (GES / RPMR) General Santos, Philippines

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland