HAM
Hamburg
Germany
12,942 km
8,042 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,942 km
8,042 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
55°
northeast

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HAM TAJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code HAM TAJ
ICAO Code EDDH AYTJ
City Hamburg Aitape
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Hamburg (HAM) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 12,942 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Hamburg, it's 02:17 in Aitape. 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 Aitape (TAJ) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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