HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,371 km
5,201 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
8,371 km
5,201 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
55°
northeast

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HAM RUG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Rugao Air Base
IATA Code HAM RUG
ICAO Code EDDH ZSRG
City Hamburg Rugao
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 32.260000, 120.500000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 8,371 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Hamburg, it's 18:37 in Rugao. 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 Rugao (RUG) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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