HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,559 km
5,318 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
8,559 km
5,318 mi / 4,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
76°
east northeast

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HEL LAO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code HEL LAO
ICAO Code EFHK RPLI
City Helsinki Laoag City
Country Finland Philippines
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Manila
Elevation 179 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 18.180000, 120.530000

Helsinki (HEL) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 8,559 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Philippines. 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 00:57 in Helsinki, it's 06:57 in Laoag City. 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 Laoag City (LAO) 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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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