FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
14,942 km
9,284 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
14,942 km
9,284 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
10°
north

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FHZ HEL
Airport Name Fakahina Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FHZ HEL
ICAO Code NTKH EFHK
City Fakahina Helsinki
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -15.990000, -140.160000 60.320000, 24.960000

Fakahina (FHZ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 14,942 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 French Polynesia 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 00:59 in Fakahina, it's 12:59 in Helsinki. With a 12-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 Fakahina (FHZ) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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