The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 17,101 kilometers (10,626 miles / 9,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 New Zealand. 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 20:07 in Helsinki, it's 07:07 in Twitzel. With a 11-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 1,396 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.