HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,893 km
5,526 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
323°
northwest

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HAM SQL
Airport Name Hamburg Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code HAM SQL
ICAO Code EDDH KSQL
City Hamburg San Carlos
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 37.510000, -122.250000

Hamburg (HAM) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Hamburg, it's 05:15 in San Carlos. 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.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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