HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,570 km
9,053 miles
KOC
Koumac
New Caledonia
Distance
14,570 km
9,053 mi / 7,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
54°
northeast

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HEL KOC
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Koumac Airport
IATA Code HEL KOC
ICAO Code EFHK NWWK
City Helsinki Koumac
Country Finland New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 179 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -20.550000, 164.260000

Helsinki (HEL) to Koumac (KOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Koumac Airport (KOC) in Koumac, New Caledonia is 14,570 kilometers (9,053 miles / 7,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Caledonia. 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 23:30 in Helsinki, it's 08:30 in Koumac. 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 Koumac (KOC) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Koumac Airport (KOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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