GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
8,616 km
5,354 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,616 km
5,354 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GAO HEL
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GAO HEL
ICAO Code MUGT EFHK
City Guantanamo Helsinki
Country Cuba Finland
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 56 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 60.320000, 24.960000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,616 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Cuba with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Guantanamo, it's 16:58 in Helsinki. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEL) to Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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