HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,045 km
5,621 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
9,045 km
5,621 mi / 4,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
285°
west northwest

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HAM LCE
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code HAM LCE
ICAO Code EDDH MHLC
City Hamburg La Ceiba
Country Germany Honduras
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 53 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 15.740000, -86.850000

Hamburg (HAM) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 9,045 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Hamburg, it's 21:46 in La Ceiba. With a 7-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 La Ceiba (LCE) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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