HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,470 km
5,884 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
9,470 km
5,884 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
76°
east northeast

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HEL TAC
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code HEL TAC
ICAO Code EFHK RPVA
City Helsinki Tacloban City
Country Finland Philippines
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Manila
Elevation 179 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.230000, 125.030000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 9,470 kilometers (5,884 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Philippines. 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 05:15 in Helsinki, it's 11:15 in Tacloban City. 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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