HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,203 km
5,718 miles
KIA
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
Distance
9,203 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
268°
west

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HEL KIA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kaieteur International Airport
IATA Code HEL KIA
ICAO Code EFHK PKSA
City Helsinki Kaieteur Falls
Country Finland Guyana
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guyana
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 5.170000, -59.490000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana is 9,203 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 09:56 in Helsinki, it's 03:56 in Kaieteur Falls. 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 Kaieteur Falls (KIA) 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 Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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