The flight distance from Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,330 kilometers (5,797 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 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 18:02 in Ficksburg, it's 17:02 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,262 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Ficksburg (FCB) 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.