HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,800 km
3,604 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
5,800 km
3,604 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
87°
east

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HAM SLV
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code HAM SLV
ICAO Code EDDH VISM
City Hamburg N/A
Country Germany India
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 53 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 31.080000, 77.070000

Hamburg (HAM) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 5,800 kilometers (3,604 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with India. 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 00:58 in Hamburg, it's 05:28 in Shimla Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,019 feet between the two airports. Shimla Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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