HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,322 km
8,899 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,322 km
8,899 mi / 7,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
47°
northeast

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HEL PBJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code HEL PBJ
ICAO Code EFHK NVSI
City Helsinki Paama Island
Country Finland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Efate
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Helsinki (HEL) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 14,322 kilometers (8,899 miles / 7,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 08:11 in Helsinki, it's 17:11 in Paama Island. 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 338° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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