GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
12,552 km
7,799 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,552 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
329°
north northwest

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GDD HEL
Airport Name Gordon Downs Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GDD HEL
ICAO Code YGDN EFHK
City Gordon Downs Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 800 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -18.680000, 128.590000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gordon Downs (GDD) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,552 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 20:50 in Gordon Downs, it's 14:50 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 Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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