GUR
Gurney
Papua New Guinea
12,892 km
8,011 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,892 km
8,011 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
333°
north northwest

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GUR HEL
Airport Name Gurney Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GUR HEL
ICAO Code AYGN EFHK
City Gurney Helsinki
Country Papua New Guinea Finland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 88 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -10.310000, 150.330000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gurney (GUR) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gurney Airport (GUR) in Gurney, Papua New Guinea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 23:02 in Gurney, it's 15:02 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 Gurney (GUR) follows a heading of 63° (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 Gurney Airport (GUR) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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