AAU
Asau
Samoa
14,616 km
9,082 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,616 km
9,082 mi / 7,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
348°
north northwest

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AAU HEL
Airport Name Asau Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AAU HEL
ICAO Code NSAU EFHK
City Asau Helsinki
Country Samoa Finland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 0 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 60.320000, 24.960000

Asau (AAU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,616 kilometers (9,082 miles / 7,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Samoa with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Asau, it's 20:22 in Helsinki. With a 11-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 Helsinki (HEL) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 23° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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