HAM
Hamburg
Germany
10,443 km
6,489 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
10,443 km
6,489 mi / 5,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HAM QAC
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code HAM QAC
ICAO Code EDDH SSQT
City Hamburg Castro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 53 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Hamburg (HAM) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 10,443 kilometers (6,489 miles / 5,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Hamburg, it's 14:07 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,261 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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