HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,470 km
7,749 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
12,470 km
7,749 mi / 6,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
70°
east northeast

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HEL XMY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code HEL XMY
ICAO Code EFHK YYMI
City Helsinki Yam Island
Country Finland Australia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Helsinki (HEL) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 12,470 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 07:34 in Helsinki, it's 15:34 in Yam Island. With a 8-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 Yam Island (XMY) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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