EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
14,392 km
8,943 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,392 km
8,943 mi / 7,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
338°
north northwest

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EAE HEL
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EAE HEL
ICAO Code NVSE EFHK
City Sangafa Helsinki
Country Vanuatu Finland
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 60.320000, 24.960000

Sangafa (EAE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,392 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Vanuatu 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 01:11 in Sangafa, it's 16:11 in Helsinki. With a 9-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 Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 48° (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 Sangafa Airport (EAE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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