HAM
Hamburg
Germany
11,388 km
7,076 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,388 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
74°
east northeast

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HAM PLW
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code HAM PLW
ICAO Code EDDH WAML
City Hamburg Palu-Celebes Island
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Makassar
Elevation 53 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Hamburg (HAM) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 11,388 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Hamburg, it's 02:38 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 7-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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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