HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,118 km
3,802 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,118 km
3,802 mi / 3,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
293°
west northwest

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HAM JFK
Airport Name Hamburg Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code HAM JFK
ICAO Code EDDH KJFK
City Hamburg New York
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 40.640000, -73.780000

Hamburg (HAM) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,118 kilometers (3,802 miles / 3,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Hamburg, it's 00:45 in New York. 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 New York (JFK) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 46° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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