BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
9,544 km
5,931 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,544 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
324°
northwest

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BWH HAM
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code BWH HAM
ICAO Code WMKB EDDH
City Butterworth Hamburg
Country Malaysia Germany
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Berlin
Elevation 11 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 53.630000, 9.990000

Butterworth (BWH) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,544 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Butterworth, it's 11:59 in Hamburg. With a 7-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 Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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