HAM
Hamburg
Germany
10,590 km
6,581 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
10,590 km
6,581 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
79°
east

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HAM SBW
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code HAM SBW
ICAO Code EDDH WBGS
City Hamburg Sibu
Country Germany Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kuching
Elevation 53 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 2.260000, 111.980000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 10,590 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Malaysia. 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 03:39 in Hamburg, it's 10:39 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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