HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,778 km
8,561 miles
KKD
Kokoda
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,778 km
8,561 mi / 7,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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HAM KKD
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kokoda Airport
IATA Code HAM KKD
ICAO Code EDDH AYKO
City Hamburg Kokoda
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -8.880000, 147.730000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kokoda (KKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea is 13,778 kilometers (8,561 miles / 7,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 23:42 in Hamburg, it's 08:42 in Kokoda. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,187 feet between the two airports. Kokoda Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Kokoda (KKD) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 331° (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 Kokoda Airport (KKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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