GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
867 km
539 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
867 km
539 mi / 468 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
17°
north northeast

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GVA HAM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GVA HAM
ICAO Code LSGG EDDH
City Geneva Hamburg
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 53.630000, 9.990000

Geneva (GVA) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 867 kilometers (539 miles / 468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Germany. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:48 in Geneva, it's 11:48 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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