DSM
Des Moines
United States
7,187 km
4,466 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
7,187 km
4,466 mi / 3,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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DSM HAM
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code DSM HAM
ICAO Code KDSM EDDH
City Des Moines Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 958 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 53.630000, 9.990000

Des Moines (DSM) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 7,187 kilometers (4,466 miles / 3,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United States 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 02:40 in Des Moines, it's 09:40 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.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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