ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
8,769 km
5,449 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,769 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

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ELL HAM
Airport Name Ellisras Matimba Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code ELL HAM
ICAO Code FAER EDDH
City Ellisras Hamburg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,799 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 27.690000 53.630000, 9.990000

Ellisras (ELL) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,769 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Ellisras, it's 00:34 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,746 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Ellisras Matimba Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Ellisras (ELL) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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