HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,427 km
4,615 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
7,427 km
4,615 mi / 4,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
314°
northwest

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HAM RCA
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code HAM RCA
ICAO Code EDDH KRCA
City Hamburg Rapid City
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 53 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 44.150000, -103.100000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 7,427 kilometers (4,615 miles / 4,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:52 in Hamburg, it's 15:52 in Rapid City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,223 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 36° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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