HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,947 km
6,181 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
228°
southwest

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HAM SNZ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code HAM SNZ
ICAO Code EDDH SBSC
City Hamburg Rio De Janeiro
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 53 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Hamburg, it's 15:07 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) 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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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