DET
Detroit
United States
6,523 km
4,053 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
6,523 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET HAM
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code DET HAM
ICAO Code KDET EDDH
City Detroit Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Berlin
Elevation 626 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 53.630000, 9.990000

Detroit (DET) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 6,523 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:37 in Detroit, it's 22:37 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 Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 300° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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