HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,297 km
5,777 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
173°
south

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HAM SBU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code HAM SBU
ICAO Code EDDH FASB
City Hamburg Springbok
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Hamburg (HAM) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:11 in Hamburg, it's 21:11 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,637 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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