HEL
Helsinki
Finland
12,410 km
7,711 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
12,410 km
7,711 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
35°
northeast

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HEL MTK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code HEL MTK
ICAO Code EFHK NGMN
City Helsinki Makin Island
Country Finland Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.370000, 172.990000

Helsinki (HEL) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 12,410 kilometers (7,711 miles / 6,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Helsinki, it's 07:35 in Makin Island. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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