HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,102 km
5,656 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
9,102 km
5,656 mi / 4,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
163°
south southeast

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HAM ZEC
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code HAM ZEC
ICAO Code EDDH FASC
City Hamburg Secunda
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Hamburg (HAM) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 9,102 kilometers (5,656 miles / 4,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 18:16 in Hamburg, it's 19:16 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,197 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 349° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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