BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
14,497 km
9,008 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,497 km
9,008 mi / 7,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
324°
northwest

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BHQ HEL
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BHQ HEL
ICAO Code YBHI EFHK
City Broken Hill Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 958 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 60.320000, 24.960000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,497 kilometers (9,008 miles / 7,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Australia 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 23:51 in Broken Hill, it's 15:21 in Helsinki. With a 8.5-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 Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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