HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,007 km
4,975 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,007 km
4,975 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
161°
south southeast

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HAM KAB
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code HAM KAB
ICAO Code EDDH FVKB
City Hamburg Kariba
Country Germany Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Harare
Elevation 53 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 8,007 kilometers (4,975 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Hamburg, it's 19:05 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,653 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 348° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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