HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,760 km
5,443 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
8,760 km
5,443 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
47°
northeast

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HAM KKJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code HAM KKJ
ICAO Code EDDH RJFR
City Hamburg Kitakyushu
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 53 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 33.850000, 131.030000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 8,760 kilometers (5,443 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 03:55 in Hamburg, it's 11:55 in Kitakyushu. 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 Kitakyushu (KKJ) 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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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