HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,454 km
8,981 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
14,454 km
8,981 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
48°
northeast

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HEL VLI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code HEL VLI
ICAO Code EFHK NVVV
City Helsinki Port Vila
Country Finland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Efate
Elevation 179 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14,454 kilometers (8,981 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 05:51 in Helsinki, it's 14:51 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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