HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,914 km
8,646 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,914 km
8,646 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
43°
northeast

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HAM KIE
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code HAM KIE
ICAO Code EDDH AYIQ
City Hamburg Kieta
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 53 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 13,914 kilometers (8,646 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Germany with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in Hamburg, it's 03:37 in Kieta. With a 10-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 Kieta (KIE) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 336° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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