HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,802 km
4,227 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
6,802 km
4,227 mi / 3,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
292°
west northwest

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HAM RDU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code HAM RDU
ICAO Code EDDH KRDU
City Hamburg Raleigh/Durham
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 35.880000, -78.790000

Hamburg (HAM) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 6,802 kilometers (4,227 miles / 3,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 11:19 in Hamburg, it's 05:19 in Raleigh/Durham. 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 43° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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