HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,125 km
8,156 miles
HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
Distance
13,125 km
8,156 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
73°
east northeast

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HEL HIG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Highbury Airport
IATA Code HEL HIG
ICAO Code EFHK YHHY
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -16.430000, 143.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Highbury Airport (HIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia is 13,125 kilometers (8,156 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Finland with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Helsinki, it's 01:59 in Highbury Airport. 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 Highbury Airport (HIG) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Highbury Airport (HIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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