HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,302 km
7,644 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,302 km
7,644 mi / 6,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
67°
east northeast

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HEL WAO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code HEL WAO
ICAO Code EFHK AYWB
City Helsinki Wabo
Country Finland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 179 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 12,302 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 23:42 in Helsinki, it's 07:42 in Wabo. 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.

The return flight from Wabo (WAO) 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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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