HEL
Helsinki
Finland
17,035 km
10,585 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
17,035 km
10,585 mi / 9,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
59°
east northeast

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HEL PCN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code HEL PCN
ICAO Code EFHK NZPN
City Helsinki Picton
Country Finland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 179 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Helsinki (HEL) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 17,035 kilometers (10,585 miles / 9,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 09:08 in Helsinki, it's 20:08 in Picton. 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 Picton (PCN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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