HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,009 km
5,598 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
9,009 km
5,598 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
163°
south southeast

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HAM WKF
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code HAM WKF
ICAO Code EDDH FAWK
City Hamburg Pretoria
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 53 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Hamburg (HAM) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 9,009 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 10:17 in Hamburg, it's 11:17 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,887 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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