HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,723 km
4,178 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
6,723 km
4,178 mi / 3,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
194°
south southwest

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HEL MKU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code HEL MKU
ICAO Code EFHK FOOK
City Helsinki Makokou
Country Finland Gabon
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Libreville
Elevation 179 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 0.580000, 12.890000

Helsinki (HEL) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 6,723 kilometers (4,178 miles / 3,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Gabon. 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 00:35 in Helsinki, it's 23:35 in Makokou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 7° (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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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