HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,594 km
4,719 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
7,594 km
4,719 mi / 4,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HAM SEM
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Craig Field
IATA Code HAM SEM
ICAO Code EDDH KSEM
City Hamburg Selma
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 53 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 32.340000, -86.990000

Hamburg (HAM) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 7,594 kilometers (4,719 miles / 4,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 18:45 in Hamburg, it's 11:45 in Selma. 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 Selma (SEM) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 39° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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