The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 10,014 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Ecuador. 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 11:21 in Hamburg, it's 05:21 in Shell Mera. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,412 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.