HAM
Hamburg
Germany
13,500 km
8,389 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,500 km
8,389 mi / 7,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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HAM LAE
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code HAM LAE
ICAO Code EDDH AYNZ
City Hamburg Nadzab
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 53 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 13,500 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,289 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 14:35 in Hamburg, it's 23:35 in Nadzab. 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 Nadzab (LAE) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 332° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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