HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,856 km
8,609 miles
LRE
Longreach
Australia
Distance
13,856 km
8,609 mi / 7,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
76°
east northeast

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HEL LRE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Longreach Airport
IATA Code HEL LRE
ICAO Code EFHK YLRE
City Helsinki Longreach
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 627 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -23.430000, 144.280000

Helsinki (HEL) to Longreach (LRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia is 13,856 kilometers (8,609 miles / 7,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 14:23 in Helsinki, it's 22:23 in Longreach. 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 Longreach (LRE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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