Hamburg to Leverkusen flights
Leverkusen lies 347 km (216 mi) south-west 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 12 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.
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| Hamburg | Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 162,738 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | CGN, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 51371–51381 |
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 Leverkusen
Leverkusen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 33 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 70 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 86 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Leverkusen from Hamburg?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Leverkusen by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Leverkusen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Leverkusen flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN); Leverkusen also has DUS, DTM, MST, NRN.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.