HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,578 km
8,437 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,578 km
8,437 mi / 7,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
48°
northeast

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HAM HKN
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code HAM HKN
ICAO Code EDDH AYHK
City Hamburg Hoskins
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Hamburg (HAM) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,578 kilometers (8,437 miles / 7,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Hamburg, it's 23:02 in Hoskins. With a 9-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 Hoskins (HKN) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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