HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,850 km
4,878 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HAM LMB
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code HAM LMB
ICAO Code EDDH FWSM
City Hamburg Salima
Country Germany Malawi
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 53 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Hamburg (HAM) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Malawi. 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 15:58 in Hamburg, it's 16:58 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,635 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 345° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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