HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,969 km
9,301 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
14,969 km
9,301 mi / 8,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
80°
east

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HEL PKE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code HEL PKE
ICAO Code EFHK YPKS
City Helsinki Parkes
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Sydney
Elevation 179 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Helsinki (HEL) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 14,969 kilometers (9,301 miles / 8,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 15:47 in Helsinki, it's 00:47 in Parkes. 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 Parkes (PKE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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