HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,598 km
9,692 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
15,598 km
9,692 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
90°
east

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HEL UEE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code HEL UEE
ICAO Code EFHK YQNS
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Hobart
Elevation 179 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Helsinki (HEL) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 15,598 kilometers (9,692 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 23:08 in Helsinki, it's 08:08 in Queenstown 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 318° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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