HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,688 km
8,506 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,688 km
8,506 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
54°
northeast

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HAM TPI
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code HAM TPI
ICAO Code EDDH AYTI
City Hamburg Tapini
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Hamburg (HAM) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 13,688 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 15:17 in Hamburg, it's 00:17 in Tapini. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,047 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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