Distance From Wakunai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, WKN - HEL Distance

The distance from Wakunai Airport (WKN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 7878 miles or 12678 kilometers or 6841 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wakunai ( Papua New Guinea ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wakunai and Helsinki takes around 18 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wakunai Airport, Wakunai, Papua New Guinea to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 18 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WKN - HEL

Kilometers		12678 km
Statute Miles		7878 miles
Nautical Miles		6841 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 6 minutes

Wakunai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - WKN to HEL Flight Path

Location of Wakunai Airport & Helsinki Vantaa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wakunai to Helsinki nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wakunai, Papua New Guinea and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKN - HEL

Time difference between Wakunai (Papua New Guinea) and Helsinki (Finland) is 9 Hours.
Helsinki time is 9 Hours behind Wakunai.

Location	Local Time
Wakunai (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 08:04:19 +11
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-13, 23:04:19 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wakunai Airport (WKN / AYWQ) Wakunai, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland