HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,284 km
3,905 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
6,284 km
3,905 mi / 3,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
201°
south southwest

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HEL QOW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code HEL QOW
ICAO Code EFHK DNIM
City Helsinki Owerri
Country Finland Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lagos
Elevation 179 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 5.430000, 7.210000

Helsinki (HEL) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 6,284 kilometers (3,905 miles / 3,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 01:51 in Helsinki, it's 00:51 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 10° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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