AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,828 km
11,078 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
17,828 km
11,078 mi / 9,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL HAM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code AKL HAM
ICAO Code NZAA EDDH
City Auckland Hamburg
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 23 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.630000, 9.990000

Auckland (AKL) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 17,828 kilometers (11,078 miles / 9,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 New Zealand with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Auckland, it's 08:04 in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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