HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,017 km
5,603 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
9,017 km
5,603 mi / 4,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

HEL MWJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code HEL MWJ
ICAO Code EFHK SYMR
City Helsinki Matthews Ridge
Country Finland Guyana
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guyana
Elevation 179 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 7.490000, -60.180000

Helsinki (HEL) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 9,017 kilometers (5,603 miles / 4,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. 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 00:31 in Matthews Ridge. With a 6-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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