HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,132 km
5,675 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
9,132 km
5,675 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
317°
northwest

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HAM SEE
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code HAM SEE
ICAO Code EDDH KSEE
City Hamburg San Diego/El Cajon
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 32.830000, -116.970000

Hamburg (HAM) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 9,132 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 19:41 in Hamburg, it's 10:41 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) 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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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