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Flight Distance from Hamburg (HAM) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
HAMEDDH
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
Great Circle Path
9,151 km5,686 miles • 4,941 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
9,151 km
5,686 Statute Miles
4,941 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 16m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
824 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
317° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 16m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 27m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 6m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇩🇪 Germany→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)
- City / Country: Hamburg, Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDH
- Coordinates: 53.6304°, 9.9882°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 53 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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