BUF
Buffalo
United States
6,234 km
3,874 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
6,234 km
3,874 mi / 3,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BUF HAM
Airport Name Buffalo Niagara International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code BUF HAM
ICAO Code KBUF EDDH
City Buffalo Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 727 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 42.940000, -78.730000 53.630000, 9.990000

Buffalo (BUF) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 6,234 kilometers (3,874 miles / 3,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Buffalo, it's 22:12 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.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Buffalo (BUF) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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