HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,268 km
5,759 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
9,268 km
5,759 mi / 5,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
288°
west northwest

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HAM PKJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code HAM PKJ
ICAO Code EDDH MGPG
City Hamburg Playa Grande
Country Germany Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Guatemala
Elevation 53 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 16.000000, -90.740000

Hamburg (HAM) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 9,268 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Guatemala. 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 13:56 in Hamburg, it's 06:56 in Playa Grande. 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 36° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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