ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
12,579 km
7,816 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
343°
north northwest

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ABF HEL
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ABF HEL
ICAO Code NGAB EFHK
City Abaiang Helsinki
Country Kiribati Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 0 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 60.320000, 24.960000

Abaiang (ABF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Kiribati with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:13 in Abaiang, it's 20:13 in Helsinki. With a 10-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 Helsinki (HEL) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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