HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,487 km
9,002 miles
HVB
Hervey Bay
Australia
Distance
14,487 km
9,002 mi / 7,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
69°
east northeast

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HEL HVB
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hervey Bay Airport
IATA Code HEL HVB
ICAO Code EFHK YHBA
City Helsinki Hervey Bay
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -25.320000, 152.880000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia is 14,487 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Finland with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Helsinki, it's 10:38 in Hervey Bay. 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 Hervey Bay (HVB) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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