HAM
Hamburg
Germany
12,832 km
7,973 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,832 km
7,973 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
56°
northeast

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HAM VAI
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code HAM VAI
ICAO Code EDDH AYVN
City Hamburg N/A
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Hamburg (HAM) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,832 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 12:13 in Hamburg, it's 21:13 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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