Helsinki (HEL) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,436

miles

15,186

kilometers

8,200

nautical miles

🕐 18h 28m

Flight Time

🧭 E (87°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,436	+5,662	15,098 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,436	+5,662	15,098 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,436	+4,718	14,154 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,436	+4,718	14,154 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,436	+9,436	18,872 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,436	+4,718	14,154 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Finland to Australia requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to MEL route connects Helsinki, Finland with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,436 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Finland to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 87° from Helsinki. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 9,436 miles (15,186 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HEL to MEL typically take around 18h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,436 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.