HAM
Hamburg
Germany
11,244 km
6,987 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
11,244 km
6,987 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
230°
southwest

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HAM RIG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code HAM RIG
ICAO Code EDDH SJRG
City Hamburg Rio Grande
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 53 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Hamburg (HAM) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 11,244 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Brazil. 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 19:04 in Hamburg, it's 15:04 in Rio Grande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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