HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,169 km
5,697 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
9,169 km
5,697 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
98°
east

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HEL MEP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code HEL MEP
ICAO Code EFHK WMAU
City Helsinki Mersing
Country Finland Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 179 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 2.380000, 103.870000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 9,169 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 19:09 in Helsinki, it's 01:09 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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