BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
8,920 km
5,542 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,920 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
37°
northeast

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BGA HAM
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code BGA HAM
ICAO Code SKBG EDDH
City Bucaramanga Hamburg
Country Colombia Germany
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Berlin
Elevation 3,897 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 53.630000, 9.990000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,920 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Bucaramanga, it's 03:09 in Hamburg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,844 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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