AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
13,167 km
8,181 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
13,167 km
8,181 mi / 7,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
345°
north northwest

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AIS HEL
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AIS HEL
ICAO Code NGTR EFHK
City Arorae Island Helsinki
Country Kiribati Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 0 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 60.320000, 24.960000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 13,167 kilometers (8,181 miles / 7,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 22:44 in Arorae Island, it's 12:44 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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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