HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,966 km
5,571 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
320°
northwest

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HAM MIT
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code HAM MIT
ICAO Code EDDH KMIT
City Hamburg Shafter
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 35.510000, -119.190000

Hamburg (HAM) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 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 19:37 in Hamburg, it's 10:37 in Shafter. With a 9-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 Shafter (MIT) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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