HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,709 km
4,169 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
6,709 km
4,169 mi / 3,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HAM IRS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code HAM IRS
ICAO Code EDDH KIRS
City Hamburg Sturgis
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Detroit
Elevation 53 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 41.810000, -85.440000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 6,709 kilometers (4,169 miles / 3,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Hamburg, it's 07:34 in Sturgis. With a 6-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 Sturgis (IRS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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