HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,884 km
9,870 miles
TUB
Tubuai Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,884 km
9,870 mi / 8,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
352°
north

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HEL TUB
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tubuai Airport
IATA Code HEL TUB
ICAO Code EFHK NTAT
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -23.370000, -149.520000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tubuai Airport (TUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tubuai Airport (TUB) in Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia is 15,884 kilometers (9,870 miles / 8,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 03:26 in Helsinki, it's 15:26 in Tubuai Airport. With a 12-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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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