The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,319 kilometers (7,655 miles / 6,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 22:34 in Derim, it's 14:34 in Helsinki. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,671 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 64° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.