The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 French Polynesia 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 23:55 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 11:25 in Helsinki. With a 11.5-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 1,302 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.