The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Costa Rica 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 19:40 in Golfito, it's 02:40 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 Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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