The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand is 17,062 kilometers (10,602 miles / 9,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:22 in Helsinki, it's 04:22 in Mount Cook Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Mount Cook Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.