HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,860 km
9,233 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
14,860 km
9,233 mi / 8,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
32°
north northeast

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HEL VBV
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code HEL VBV
ICAO Code EFHK NFVB
City Helsinki Vanua Balavu
Country Finland Fiji
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 179 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 14,860 kilometers (9,233 miles / 8,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Fiji. 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 19:50 in Helsinki, it's 05:50 in Vanua Balavu. With a 10-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 344° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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