HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,935 km
9,280 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,935 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
351°
north

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HEL MVT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code HEL MVT
ICAO Code EFHK NTGV
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 179 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:06 in Helsinki, it's 13:06 in Mataiva Airport. With a 12-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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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