GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
8,180 km
5,083 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,180 km
5,083 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
355°
north

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GFY HAM
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GFY HAM
ICAO Code FYGF EDDH
City Grootfontein Hamburg
Country Namibia Germany
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,636 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 53.630000, 9.990000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,180 kilometers (5,083 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Namibia 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 07:55 in Grootfontein, it's 06:55 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,583 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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