HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,651 km
5,997 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
166°
south southeast

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HAM UTW
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code HAM UTW
ICAO Code EDDH FAQT
City Hamburg Queenstown
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Hamburg (HAM) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 15:17 in Hamburg, it's 16:17 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,584 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 350° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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