DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
12,185 km
7,572 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,185 km
7,572 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
329°
north northwest

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DCN HEL
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DCN HEL
ICAO Code YCIN EFHK
City N/A Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 300 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 60.320000, 24.960000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,185 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 22:25 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 16:25 in Helsinki. With a 6-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 91° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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