HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,284 km
7,633 miles
KWO
Kawito
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,284 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
69°
east northeast

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HEL KWO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kawito Airport
IATA Code HEL KWO
ICAO Code EFHK AYKW
City Helsinki Kawito
Country Finland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 179 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -7.980000, 142.820000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kawito (KWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kawito Airport (KWO) in Kawito, Papua New Guinea is 12,284 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 08:28 in Helsinki, it's 16:28 in Kawito. 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 Kawito (KWO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Kawito Airport (KWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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