ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
13,381 km
8,315 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
13,381 km
8,315 mi / 7,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELC HAM
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code ELC HAM
ICAO Code YELD EDDH
City Elcho Island Hamburg
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Berlin
Elevation 101 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 53.630000, 9.990000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 13,381 kilometers (8,315 miles / 7,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Australia with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:25 in Elcho Island, it's 14:55 in Hamburg. With a 8.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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