GTA
Gatokae
Solomon Islands
13,105 km
8,143 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
13,105 km
8,143 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
336°
north northwest

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GTA HEL
Airport Name Gatokae Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GTA HEL
ICAO Code AGOK EFHK
City Gatokae Helsinki
Country Solomon Islands Finland
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 70 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -8.740000, 158.200000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gatokae (GTA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatokae Airport (GTA) in Gatokae, Solomon Islands to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 13,105 kilometers (8,143 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 00:25 in Gatokae, it's 15:25 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 Gatokae (GTA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Gatokae Airport (GTA) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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