Distance From Wellington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, WLG - HEL Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 10609 miles or 17072 kilometers or 9213 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Helsinki takes around 24 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 24 hours 23 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 • WLG - HEL

Kilometers		17072 km
Statute Miles		10609 miles
Nautical Miles		9213 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 23 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to HEL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - HEL

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Helsinki (Finland) is 11 Hours.
Helsinki time is 11 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 03:06:50 NZDT
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-15, 16:06:50 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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland