HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,271 km
5,761 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
9,271 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
286°
west northwest

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HAM RUY
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code HAM RUY
ICAO Code EDDH MHRU
City Hamburg Ruinas de Copan
Country Germany Honduras
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 53 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 14.840000, -89.140000

Hamburg (HAM) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 9,271 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Honduras. 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 12:50 in Hamburg, it's 05:50 in Ruinas de Copan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,937 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 36° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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