HAM
Hamburg
Germany
996 km
619 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
322°
northwest

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HAM LWK
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code HAM LWK
ICAO Code EDDH EGET
City Hamburg Lerwick
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 53 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 60.190000, -1.240000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Hamburg, it's 20:07 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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