HEL
Helsinki
Finland
16,455 km
10,225 miles
KKE
Kerikeri
New Zealand
Distance
16,455 km
10,225 mi / 8,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
53°
northeast

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HEL KKE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kerikeri Airport
IATA Code HEL KKE
ICAO Code EFHK NZKK
City Helsinki Kerikeri
Country Finland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 179 ft 492 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -35.260000, 173.910000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kerikeri (KKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) in Kerikeri, New Zealand is 16,455 kilometers (10,225 miles / 8,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:36 in Helsinki, it's 21:36 in Kerikeri. With a 11-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 Kerikeri (KKE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Kerikeri Airport (KKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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