HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,664 km
6,005 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
163°
south southeast

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HAM JOH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code HAM JOH
ICAO Code EDDH FAPJ
City Hamburg Port St Johns
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Hamburg (HAM) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:57 in Hamburg, it's 05:57 in Port St Johns.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 349° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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