EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
9,398 km
5,839 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,398 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

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EMG HAM
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code EMG HAM
ICAO Code FAEM EDDH
City Empangeni Hamburg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 251 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 53.630000, 9.990000

Empangeni (EMG) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,398 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Empangeni, it's 18:05 in Hamburg.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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