CYW
Celaya
Mexico
9,467 km
5,883 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,467 km
5,883 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

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CYW HAM
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code CYW HAM
ICAO Code MMCY EDDH
City Celaya Hamburg
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,709 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 53.630000, 9.990000

Celaya (CYW) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,467 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Mexico with Germany. 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 12:17 in Celaya, it's 19:17 in Hamburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,656 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 299° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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