HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,564 km
5,943 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
87°
east

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HEL LWY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code HEL LWY
ICAO Code EFHK WBGW
City Helsinki Lawas
Country Finland Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 179 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 4.850000, 115.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Helsinki, it's 18:47 in Lawas. With a 6-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 Lawas (LWY) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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