HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,498 km
3,416 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
5,498 km
3,416 mi / 2,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
144°
southeast

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HAM NEK
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code HAM NEK
ICAO Code EDDH HANK
City Hamburg Nekemte
Country Germany Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 53 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 9.050000, 36.600000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 5,498 kilometers (3,416 miles / 2,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Hamburg, it's 11:51 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,447 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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