GRJ
George
South Africa
9,818 km
6,101 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,818 km
6,101 mi / 5,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GRJ HAM
Airport Name George Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GRJ HAM
ICAO Code FAGG EDDH
City George Hamburg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 648 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 53.630000, 9.990000

George (GRJ) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,818 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 15:01 in George, it's 14:01 in Hamburg.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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