FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
12,403 km
7,707 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
12,403 km
7,707 mi / 6,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
333°
north northwest

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FIN HEL
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FIN HEL
ICAO Code AYFI EFHK
City Buki Helsinki
Country Papua New Guinea Finland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 60 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 60.320000, 24.960000

Buki (FIN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 12,403 kilometers (7,707 miles / 6,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 09:02 in Buki, it's 01:02 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.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Buki (FIN) 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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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