HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,172 km
5,699 miles
HKT
Phuket
Thailand
Distance
9,172 km
5,699 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
87°
east

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HAM HKT
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Phuket International Airport
IATA Code HAM HKT
ICAO Code EDDH VTSP
City Hamburg Phuket
Country Germany Thailand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 53 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 8.110000, 98.320000

Hamburg (HAM) to Phuket (HKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand is 9,172 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Hamburg, it's 19:53 in Phuket. With a 6-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 Phuket (HKT) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 323° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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