DAU
Daru
Papua New Guinea
12,413 km
7,713 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,413 km
7,713 mi / 6,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
332°
north northwest

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DAU HEL
Airport Name Daru Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DAU HEL
ICAO Code AYDU EFHK
City Daru Helsinki
Country Papua New Guinea Finland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 20 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -9.090000, 143.210000 60.320000, 24.960000

Daru (DAU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daru Airport (DAU) in Daru, Papua New Guinea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,413 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:43 in Daru, it's 22:43 in Helsinki. With a 8-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 Daru (DAU) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Daru Airport (DAU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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