HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,790 km
5,462 miles
IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
Distance
8,790 km
5,462 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
45°
northeast

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HAM IWK
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
IATA Code HAM IWK
ICAO Code EDDH RJOI
City Hamburg Iwakuni
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 53 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 34.140000, 132.240000

Hamburg (HAM) to Iwakuni (IWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan is 8,790 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Hamburg, it's 09:03 in Iwakuni. With a 8-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 Iwakuni (IWK) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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