HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,425 km
8,342 miles
KWO
Kawito
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,425 km
8,342 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
58°
east northeast

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HAM KWO
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kawito Airport
IATA Code HAM KWO
ICAO Code EDDH AYKW
City Hamburg Kawito
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -7.980000, 142.820000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kawito (KWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kawito Airport (KWO) in Kawito, Papua New Guinea is 13,425 kilometers (8,342 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 07:50 in Hamburg, it's 16:50 in Kawito. 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 Kawito (KWO) 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 Kawito Airport (KWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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