HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,345 km
5,185 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
8,345 km
5,185 mi / 4,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
317°
northwest

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HAM RIF
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code HAM RIF
ICAO Code EDDH KRIF
City Hamburg Richfield
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 53 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 38.730000, -112.100000

Hamburg (HAM) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 8,345 kilometers (5,185 miles / 4,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 13:54 in Hamburg, it's 05:54 in Richfield. 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 5,265 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 31° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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