HAM
Hamburg
Germany
15,031 km
9,340 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
15,031 km
9,340 mi / 8,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
60°
east northeast

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HAM MKY
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code HAM MKY
ICAO Code EDDH YBMK
City Hamburg Mackay
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 53 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Hamburg (HAM) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 15,031 kilometers (9,340 miles / 8,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Hamburg, it's 03:50 in Mackay. 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 Mackay (MKY) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 327° (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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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