HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,512 km
5,289 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
8,512 km
5,289 mi / 4,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
271°
west

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HAM RCH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code HAM RCH
ICAO Code EDDH SKRH
City Hamburg Riohacha
Country Germany Colombia
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bogota
Elevation 53 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 11.530000, -72.930000

Hamburg (HAM) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 8,512 kilometers (5,289 miles / 4,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Colombia. 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 15:11 in Hamburg, it's 09:11 in Riohacha. With a 6-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 Riohacha (RCH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 37° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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