HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,863 km
5,507 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,863 km
5,507 mi / 4,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HAM PHW
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code HAM PHW
ICAO Code EDDH FAPH
City Hamburg Phalaborwa
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Hamburg (HAM) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,863 kilometers (5,507 miles / 4,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 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 01:57 in Hamburg, it's 02:57 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 347° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.