HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,026 km
8,716 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
14,026 km
8,716 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
47°
northeast

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HEL SLH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code HEL SLH
ICAO Code EFHK NVSC
City Helsinki Sola
Country Finland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Efate
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 14,026 kilometers (8,716 miles / 7,574 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 06:06 in Helsinki, it's 15:06 in Sola. 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 Sola (SLH) 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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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