HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,509 km
7,773 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
12,509 km
7,773 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
87°
east

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HEL NLS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code HEL NLS
ICAO Code EFHK YNIC
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Perth
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Helsinki (HEL) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 12,509 kilometers (7,773 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 20:27 in Helsinki, it's 02:27 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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