The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 13,832 kilometers (8,595 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Hamburg, it's 08:18 in Sila Mission. With a 9-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 2,177 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.