HAM
Hamburg
Germany
743 km
462 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
743 km
462 mi / 401 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HAM LGW
Airport Name Hamburg Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HAM LGW
ICAO Code EDDH EGKK
City Hamburg London
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 53 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 51.150000, -0.190000

Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 743 kilometers (462 miles / 401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Hamburg, it's 10:55 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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