The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia is 14,873 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 11:16 in Helsinki, it's 20:16 in Ile Ouen. 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 Ile Ouen (IOU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.