EFD
Houston
United States
8,311 km
5,164 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EFD HAM
Airport Name Ellington Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code EFD HAM
ICAO Code KEFD EDDH
City Houston Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 33 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, -95.160000 53.630000, 9.990000

Houston (EFD) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 10:38 in Houston, it's 17:38 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 Houston (EFD) 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 Ellington Airport (EFD) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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