HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,397 km
7,703 miles
WLO
Waterloo Airport
Australia
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

HEL WLO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Waterloo Airport
IATA Code HEL WLO
ICAO Code EFHK YWTL
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Darwin
Elevation 179 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -16.630000, 129.320000

Helsinki (HEL) to Waterloo Airport (WLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Waterloo Airport (WLO) in Waterloo Airport, Australia is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 13:21 in Helsinki, it's 20:51 in Waterloo Airport. With a 7.5-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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 329° (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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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