HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,680 km
9,121 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
14,680 km
9,121 mi / 7,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
77°
east northeast

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HEL WGE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code HEL WGE
ICAO Code EFHK YWLG
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Sydney
Elevation 179 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Helsinki (HEL) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 14,680 kilometers (9,121 miles / 7,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Australia. 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 07:58 in Helsinki, it's 16:58 in Walgett Airport. 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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