HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,939 km
4,933 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
7,939 km
4,933 mi / 4,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
316°
northwest

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HAM RKS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code HAM RKS
ICAO Code EDDH KRKS
City Hamburg Rock Springs
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 53 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 41.590000, -109.070000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 7,939 kilometers (4,933 miles / 4,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 14:45 in Hamburg, it's 06:45 in Rock Springs. 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 6,712 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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