HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,476 km
3,403 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
5,476 km
3,403 mi / 2,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL MIU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code HEL MIU
ICAO Code EFHK DNMA
City Helsinki Maiduguri
Country Finland Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lagos
Elevation 179 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.860000, 13.080000

Helsinki (HEL) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 5,476 kilometers (3,403 miles / 2,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Nigeria. 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 06:31 in Helsinki, it's 05:31 in Maiduguri.

The return flight from Maiduguri (MIU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 8° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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