HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,854 km
5,501 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
8,854 km
5,501 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
314°
northwest

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HAM LUF
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code HAM LUF
ICAO Code EDDH KLUF
City Hamburg Glendale
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Phoenix
Elevation 53 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 33.530000, -112.380000

Hamburg (HAM) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 8,854 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 00:34 in Hamburg, it's 16:34 in Glendale. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,031 feet between the two airports. Luke Afb Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Glendale (LUF) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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