HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,017 km
4,360 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,017 km
4,360 mi / 3,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAM LOU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code HAM LOU
ICAO Code EDDH KLOU
City Hamburg Louisville
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 38.230000, -85.660000

Hamburg (HAM) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 7,017 kilometers (4,360 miles / 3,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 United States. 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 11:22 in Hamburg, it's 05:22 in Louisville. With a 6-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 Louisville (LOU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 41° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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