HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,125 km
5,670 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
9,125 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
168°
south southeast

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HAM SIS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code HAM SIS
ICAO Code EDDH FASS
City Hamburg Sishen
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 9,125 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Hamburg, it's 23:52 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,795 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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