HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,393 km
7,701 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,393 km
7,701 mi / 6,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HEL RAB
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code HEL RAB
ICAO Code EFHK AYTK
City Helsinki Tokua
Country Finland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 179 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 12,393 kilometers (7,701 miles / 6,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:19 in Helsinki, it's 05:19 in Tokua. 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 Tokua (RAB) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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