HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,424 km
8,963 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
14,424 km
8,963 mi / 7,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

HEL PLO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code HEL PLO
ICAO Code EFHK YPLC
City Helsinki Port Lincoln
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 179 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -34.610000, 135.880000

Helsinki (HEL) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 14,424 kilometers (8,963 miles / 7,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 21:53 in Helsinki, it's 06:23 in Port Lincoln. With a 8.5-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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 323° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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