HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,255 km
5,750 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
9,255 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HAM NCS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code HAM NCS
ICAO Code EDDH FANC
City Hamburg Newcastle
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Hamburg (HAM) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 9,255 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:31 in Hamburg, it's 15:31 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,021 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 348° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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