HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,880 km
4,275 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
6,880 km
4,275 mi / 3,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HAM RFD
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code HAM RFD
ICAO Code EDDH KRFD
City Hamburg Chicago/Rockford
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 53 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 42.200000, -89.100000

Hamburg (HAM) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 6,880 kilometers (4,275 miles / 3,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 19:15 in Hamburg, it's 12:15 in Chicago/Rockford. With a 7-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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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