Manchester, Greater Manchester to Hamburg
1h 26m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) covers 811 km (504 miles) and takes approximately 1h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 83°, passing near 53.6° N, 3.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 28m | 1h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 02m | 1h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 54m | 1h 19m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 57m | 1h 22m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAN | HAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Hamburg |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| ICAO | EGCC | EDDH |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 53.6304, 9.9882 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 53 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Hamburg?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Hamburg (HAM) takes about 1h 26m. The great-circle distance is 811 km (504 miles, 438 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 83°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from Hamburg?
811 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 504 miles or 438 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAN and HAM?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 811 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Manchester, Greater Manchester
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.