HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,836 km
9,219 miles
KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
Distance
14,836 km
9,219 mi / 8,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
35°
northeast

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HEL KAY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wakaya Island Airport
IATA Code HEL KAY
ICAO Code EFHK NFNW
City Helsinki Wakaya Island
Country Finland Fiji
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 179 ft 130 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.620000, 179.020000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wakaya Island (KAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji is 14,836 kilometers (9,219 miles / 8,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Fiji. 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 05:22 in Helsinki, it's 15:22 in Wakaya Island. With a 10-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 Wakaya Island (KAY) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 343° (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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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