HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,698 km
7,890 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
12,698 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
72°
east northeast

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HEL WEI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code HEL WEI
ICAO Code EFHK YBWP
City Helsinki Weipa
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -12.680000, 141.930000

Helsinki (HEL) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 12,698 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 14:44 in Helsinki, it's 22:44 in Weipa. 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 Weipa (WEI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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