HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,158 km
8,798 miles
UAH
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Distance
14,158 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
341°
north northwest

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HEL UAH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ua Huka Airport
IATA Code HEL UAH
ICAO Code EFHK NTMU
City Helsinki Ua Huka
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 179 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -8.940000, -139.550000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ua Huka (UAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ua Huka Airport (UAH) in Ua Huka, French Polynesia is 14,158 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 00:05 in Helsinki, it's 12:35 in Ua Huka. With a 11.5-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 Ua Huka (UAH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Ua Huka Airport (UAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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