AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
14,863 km
9,235 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,863 km
9,235 mi / 8,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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AHE HEL
Airport Name Ahe Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AHE HEL
ICAO Code NTHE EFHK
City Ahe Atoll Helsinki
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 11 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 60.320000, 24.960000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,863 kilometers (9,235 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 French Polynesia 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 15:22 in Ahe Atoll, it's 03:22 in Helsinki. With a 12-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 Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 348° (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 Ahe Airport (AHE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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