ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
9,162 km
5,693 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

ALJ HAM
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code ALJ HAM
ICAO Code FAAB EDDH
City Alexander Bay Hamburg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 98 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 53.630000, 9.990000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Alexander Bay, it's 00:45 in Hamburg.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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