BMY
Waala
New Caledonia
14,460 km
8,985 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,460 km
8,985 mi / 7,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
335°
north northwest

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BMY HEL
Airport Name Ile Art - Waala Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BMY HEL
ICAO Code NWWC EFHK
City Waala Helsinki
Country New Caledonia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 306 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -19.720000, 163.660000 60.320000, 24.960000

Waala (BMY) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ile Art - Waala Airport (BMY) in Waala, New Caledonia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,460 kilometers (8,985 miles / 7,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Caledonia 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 09:32 in Waala, it's 00:32 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 Waala (BMY) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ile Art - Waala Airport (BMY) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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