HAM
Hamburg
Germany
11,545 km
7,174 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
350°
north

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HAM LIH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code HAM LIH
ICAO Code EDDH PHLI
City Hamburg Lihue
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 53 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 21.980000, -159.340000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 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 12:30 in Hamburg, it's 01:30 in Lihue. With a 11-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 Lihue (LIH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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