HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,677 km
4,149 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
6,677 km
4,149 mi / 3,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
64°
east northeast

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HAM YZY
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code HAM YZY
ICAO Code EDDH ZLZY
City Hamburg Zhangye
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 38.810000, 100.660000

Hamburg (HAM) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 6,677 kilometers (4,149 miles / 3,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 18:49 in Hamburg, it's 01:49 in Zhangye. 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 5,227 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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