HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,962 km
6,811 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,962 km
6,811 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
92°
east

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HEL SWQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code HEL SWQ
ICAO Code EFHK WADS
City Helsinki Sumbawa Island
Country Finland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Makassar
Elevation 179 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 10,962 kilometers (6,811 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:03 in Helsinki, it's 12:03 in Sumbawa Island. With a 6-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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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