HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,636 km
5,366 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
8,636 km
5,366 mi / 4,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL NBW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code HEL NBW
ICAO Code EFHK MUGM
City Helsinki Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Finland Cuba
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Havana
Elevation 179 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 19.910000, -75.210000

Helsinki (HEL) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 8,636 kilometers (5,366 miles / 4,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Helsinki, it's 07:29 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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 Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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