HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,339 km
9,531 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
15,339 km
9,531 mi / 8,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
85°
east

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HEL SXE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code HEL SXE
ICAO Code EFHK YWSL
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 179 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Helsinki (HEL) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 15,339 kilometers (9,531 miles / 8,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 10:15 in Helsinki, it's 19:15 in West Sale Airport. With a 9-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 West Sale Airport (SXE) 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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