HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,534 km
8,410 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
13,534 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HEL RCM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code HEL RCM
ICAO Code EFHK YRMD
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Helsinki (HEL) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 13,534 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 23:27 in Helsinki, it's 07:27 in Richmond 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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