HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,439 km
3,380 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,439 km
3,380 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
211°
south southwest

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HAM HGS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code HAM HGS
ICAO Code EDDH GFHA
City Hamburg Freetown
Country Germany Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Freetown
Elevation 53 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 8.400000, -13.130000

Hamburg (HAM) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,439 kilometers (3,380 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Hamburg, it's 14:28 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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