HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,369 km
8,307 miles
KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,369 km
8,307 mi / 7,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
57°
east northeast

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HAM KUQ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kuri Airport
IATA Code HAM KUQ
ICAO Code EDDH AYKU
City Hamburg Kuri
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -7.140000, 143.280000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kuri (KUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea is 13,369 kilometers (8,307 miles / 7,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 02:02 in Hamburg, it's 11:02 in Kuri. 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.

The return flight from Kuri (KUQ) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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