HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,043 km
5,619 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,043 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
318°
northwest

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HAM RIV
Airport Name Hamburg Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code HAM RIV
ICAO Code EDDH KRIV
City Hamburg Riverside
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 33.880000, -117.260000

Hamburg (HAM) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,043 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 16:38 in Hamburg, it's 07:38 in Riverside. With a 9-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 1,483 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 29° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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