HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,621 km
4,736 miles
IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
Distance
7,621 km
4,736 mi / 4,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HEL IWK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
IATA Code HEL IWK
ICAO Code EFHK RJOI
City Helsinki Iwakuni
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 34.140000, 132.240000

Helsinki (HEL) to Iwakuni (IWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan is 7,621 kilometers (4,736 miles / 4,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Helsinki, it's 15:56 in Iwakuni. With a 7-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 Iwakuni (IWK) 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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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