HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,594 km
4,097 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,594 km
4,097 mi / 3,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
148°
south southeast

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HAM WIL
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code HAM WIL
ICAO Code EDDH HKNW
City Hamburg Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 53 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,594 kilometers (4,097 miles / 3,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Kenya. 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 15:50 in Hamburg, it's 17:50 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,483 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 342° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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