HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,494 km
5,899 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
9,494 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
162°
south southeast

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HAM VIR
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code HAM VIR
ICAO Code EDDH FAVG
City Hamburg Durban
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Hamburg (HAM) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 9,494 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. 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 01:58 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 348° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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