HAM
Hamburg
Germany
18,236 km
11,332 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
18,236 km
11,332 mi / 9,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
62°
east northeast

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HAM TWZ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code HAM TWZ
ICAO Code EDDH NZUK
City Hamburg Twitzel
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 53 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Hamburg (HAM) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 18,236 kilometers (11,332 miles / 9,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 New Zealand. 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 12:38 in Hamburg, it's 00:38 in Twitzel. With a 12-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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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