HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,612 km
9,080 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
14,612 km
9,080 mi / 7,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
47°
northeast

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HEL IPA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code HEL IPA
ICAO Code EFHK NVVI
City Helsinki Ipota
Country Finland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Efate
Elevation 179 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 14,612 kilometers (9,080 miles / 7,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 16:22 in Helsinki, it's 01:22 in Ipota. 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 Ipota (IPA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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