Flights Hamburg → Newark
HAM → EWR
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Newark?
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route operates from Hamburg Airport, which has been in service since 1911, to Newark Liberty International Airport, which opened much more recently in 2001. The destination airport is a major hub with an annual passenger traffic of over 43 million, making it one of the busiest airports in the United States.
The Hamburg (HAM) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hamburg (HAM) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 6,138 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating HAM-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about HAM-EWR
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Hamburg-Newark route is about 6,138 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
