HAM
Hamburg
Germany
823 km
511 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
823 km
511 mi / 444 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
198°
south southwest

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HAM QLS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code HAM QLS
ICAO Code EDDH LSGL
City Hamburg Lausanne
Country Germany Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 53 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 46.550000, 6.620000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 823 kilometers (511 miles / 444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Hamburg, it's 12:17 in Lausanne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,988 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 16° (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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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