AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
12,744 km
7,919 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,744 km
7,919 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
344°
north northwest

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AEA HEL
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AEA HEL
ICAO Code NGTB EFHK
City Abemama Atoll Helsinki
Country Kiribati Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 8 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 60.320000, 24.960000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 10:22 in Abemama Atoll, it's 00:22 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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) 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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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