HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,100 km
5,655 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
9,100 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
321°
northwest

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HAM VBG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code HAM VBG
ICAO Code EDDH KVBG
City Hamburg Lompoc
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 34.740000, -120.580000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 9,100 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Hamburg, it's 10:22 in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc (VBG) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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