HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,273 km
5,762 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
9,273 km
5,762 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
162°
south southeast

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HAM VYD
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code HAM VYD
ICAO Code EDDH FAVY
City Hamburg Vryheid
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Hamburg (HAM) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 9,273 kilometers (5,762 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 18:54 in Hamburg, it's 19:54 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,746 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 348° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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