GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
12,531 km
7,787 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,531 km
7,787 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
330°
north northwest

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GTE HEL
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GTE HEL
ICAO Code YGTE EFHK
City Groote Eylandt Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 53 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 60.320000, 24.960000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,531 kilometers (7,787 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 19:32 in Groote Eylandt, it's 12:02 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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 78° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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