HAM
Hamburg
Germany
2,861 km
1,778 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
2,861 km
1,778 mi / 1,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HAM KSY
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code HAM KSY
ICAO Code EDDH LTCF
City Hamburg Kars
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 53 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 40.560000, 43.120000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 2,861 kilometers (1,778 miles / 1,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Turkey. 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 22:02 in Hamburg, it's 00:02 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,836 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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