HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,108 km
8,145 miles
LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
13,108 km
8,145 mi / 7,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HEL LUU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Laura Airport
IATA Code HEL LUU
ICAO Code EFHK YLRA
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -15.550000, 144.450000

Helsinki (HEL) to Laura Airport (LUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia is 13,108 kilometers (8,145 miles / 7,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Australia. 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 04:45 in Helsinki, it's 12:45 in Laura Airport. With a 8-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 Laura Airport (LUU) 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 Laura Airport (LUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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