Hamburg to Gera flights
Gera lies 329 km (205 mi) south-east of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamburg | Gera | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 104,659 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | LEJ, 61 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 07545–07552 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
Arriving in Gera
Gera is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF, 79 km), Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 61 km (38 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 79 km (49 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,054 ft | 1,989 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gera from Hamburg?
329 km (205 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Gera by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Gera?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Gera flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ); Gera also has ERF, KLV.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.