HGL
Helgoland
Germany
9,024 km
5,607 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,024 km
5,607 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
38°
northeast

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HGL HND
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code HGL HND
ICAO Code EDXH RJTT
City Helgoland Tokyo
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 35.550000, 139.780000

Helgoland (HGL) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,024 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Germany with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Helgoland, it's 08:26 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (HND) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 334° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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