The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 12,533 kilometers (7,788 miles / 6,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:06 in Helsinki, it's 05:06 in Tapini. With a 8-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 2,921 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 333° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.