The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 13,847 kilometers (8,604 miles / 7,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in El Calafate, it's 13:23 in Hamburg. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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