HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,076 km
5,639 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,076 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
167°
south southeast

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HAM VRU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code HAM VRU
ICAO Code EDDH FAVB
City Hamburg Vyrburg
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Hamburg (HAM) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,076 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 09:28 in Hamburg, it's 10:28 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,867 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 351° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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