GLS
Galveston
United States
8,325 km
5,173 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,325 km
5,173 mi / 4,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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GLS HAM
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GLS HAM
ICAO Code KGLS EDDH
City Galveston Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 6 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 53.630000, 9.990000

Galveston (GLS) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,325 kilometers (5,173 miles / 4,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 United States 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 16:29 in Galveston, it's 23:29 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 Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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