HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,611 km
5,972 miles
KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
93°
east

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HEL KCH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kuching International Airport
IATA Code HEL KCH
ICAO Code EFHK WBGG
City Helsinki Kuching
Country Finland Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 179 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 1.480000, 110.350000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kuching (KCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Malaysia. 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 23:57 in Helsinki, it's 05:57 in Kuching. With a 6-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 Kuching (KCH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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