GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
14,182 km
8,813 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,182 km
8,813 mi / 7,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
330°
north northwest

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GKL HEL
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GKL HEL
ICAO Code YGKL EFHK
City N/A Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 21 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 60.320000, 24.960000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,182 kilometers (8,813 miles / 7,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 01:03 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 17:03 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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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