HAM
Hamburg
Germany
18,002 km
11,186 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
18,002 km
11,186 mi / 9,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
35°
northeast

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HAM WHK
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code HAM WHK
ICAO Code EDDH NZWK
City Hamburg N/A
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 53 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Hamburg (HAM) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 18,002 kilometers (11,186 miles / 9,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:38 in Hamburg, it's 05:38 in Whakatane Airport. With a 12-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 334° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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