HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,491 km
3,412 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
5,491 km
3,412 mi / 2,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
68°
east northeast

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HAM URC
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code HAM URC
ICAO Code EDDH ZWWW
City Hamburg Urumqi
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 43.910000, 87.470000

Hamburg (HAM) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 5,491 kilometers (3,412 miles / 2,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 China. 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 09:00 in Hamburg, it's 16:00 in Urumqi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,072 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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