HAM
Hamburg
Germany
12,381 km
7,693 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,381 km
7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
78°
east northeast

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HAM SAU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code HAM SAU
ICAO Code EDDH WRKS
City Hamburg Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Makassar
Elevation 53 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 12,381 kilometers (7,693 miles / 6,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Hamburg, it's 17:37 in Sawu-Sawu Island. 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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 324° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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