HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,562 km
4,077 miles
ORF
Norfolk
United States
Distance
6,562 km
4,077 mi / 3,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAM ORF
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Norfolk International Airport
IATA Code HAM ORF
ICAO Code EDDH KORF
City Hamburg Norfolk
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 36.890000, -76.200000

Hamburg (HAM) to Norfolk (ORF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, United States is 6,562 kilometers (4,077 miles / 3,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 14:17 in Hamburg, it's 08:17 in Norfolk. With a 6-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 Norfolk (ORF) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 44° (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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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