HAM
Hamburg
Germany
7,992 km
4,966 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
7,992 km
4,966 mi / 4,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAM MSY
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code HAM MSY
ICAO Code EDDH KMSY
City Hamburg New Orleans
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 53 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 29.990000, -90.260000

Hamburg (HAM) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 7,992 kilometers (4,966 miles / 4,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 00:35 in Hamburg, it's 17:35 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 38° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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