DRW
Darwin
Australia
12,078 km
7,505 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,078 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DRW HEL
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DRW HEL
ICAO Code YPDN EFHK
City Darwin Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 103 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 60.320000, 24.960000

Darwin (DRW) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,078 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:38 in Darwin, it's 04:08 in Helsinki. With a 7.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 82° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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