HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,503 km
9,012 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
14,503 km
9,012 mi / 7,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
27°
north northeast

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HEL WLS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code HEL WLS
ICAO Code EFHK NLWW
City Helsinki Wallis Island
Country Finland WF
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 179 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 14,503 kilometers (9,012 miles / 7,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 WF. 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 02:43 in Helsinki, it's 12:43 in Wallis Island. 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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