HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,026 km
7,473 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
12,026 km
7,473 mi / 6,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
81°
east

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HEL SHU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code HEL SHU
ICAO Code EFHK YSMP
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Darwin
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 12,026 kilometers (7,473 miles / 6,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 19:46 in Helsinki, it's 03:16 in Smith Point Airport. With a 7.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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