AVV
Melbourne
Australia
15,197 km
9,443 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
15,197 km
9,443 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
321°
northwest

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AVV HEL
Airport Name Avalon Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AVV HEL
ICAO Code YMAV EFHK
City Melbourne Helsinki
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 35 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 60.320000, 24.960000

Melbourne (AVV) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 15,197 kilometers (9,443 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Australia 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 20:47 in Melbourne, it's 11:47 in Helsinki. With a 9-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 Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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