HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,412 km
7,713 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,412 km
7,713 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
61°
east northeast

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HEL HKN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code HEL HKN
ICAO Code EFHK AYHK
City Helsinki Hoskins
Country Finland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 179 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 12,412 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 19:50 in Helsinki, it's 03:50 in Hoskins. 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 Hoskins (HKN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 334° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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