HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,657 km
5,379 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
268°
west

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HAM MRD
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code HAM MRD
ICAO Code EDDH SVMD
City Hamburg Merida
Country Germany Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Caracas
Elevation 53 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 8.580000, -71.160000

Hamburg (HAM) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Hamburg, it's 05:40 in Merida. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,954 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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