GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
8,730 km
5,424 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,730 km
5,424 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GAJ HAM
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GAJ HAM
ICAO Code RJSC EDDH
City Yamagata Hamburg
Country Japan Germany
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 353 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 53.630000, 9.990000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,730 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Yamagata, it's 17:18 in Hamburg. With a 8-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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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