HAM
Hamburg
Germany
15,336 km
9,529 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,336 km
9,529 mi / 8,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
34°
northeast

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HAM SON
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code HAM SON
ICAO Code EDDH NVSS
City Hamburg Luganville
Country Germany Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Efate
Elevation 53 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Hamburg (HAM) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,336 kilometers (9,529 miles / 8,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:40 in Hamburg, it's 20:40 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 340° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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