BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
17,047 km
10,592 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
17,047 km
10,592 mi / 9,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
325°
northwest

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BHE HEL
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BHE HEL
ICAO Code NZWB EFHK
City Blenheim Helsinki
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 109 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 60.320000, 24.960000

Blenheim (BHE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 17,047 kilometers (10,592 miles / 9,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 New Zealand 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 16:07 in Blenheim, it's 05:07 in Helsinki. With a 11-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 Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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