HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,787 km
4,217 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
6,787 km
4,217 mi / 3,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL MBQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code HEL MBQ
ICAO Code EFHK HUMA
City Helsinki Mbarara
Country Finland Uganda
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Kampala
Elevation 179 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 6,787 kilometers (4,217 miles / 3,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Helsinki, it's 04:13 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,421 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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