HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,438 km
8,350 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,438 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HAM OPU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code HAM OPU
ICAO Code EDDH AYBM
City Hamburg Balimo
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Hamburg (HAM) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,438 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:35 in Hamburg, it's 21:35 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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