Hamburg to Heilbronn flights
Heilbronn lies 493 km (307 mi) south 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 23 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 | Heilbronn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 120,733 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | STR, 50 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 74072–74081 |
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 Heilbronn
Heilbronn is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Stuttgart Airport (STR), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, whose 10,974-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 92 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 63 km (39 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Heilbronn from Hamburg?
493 km (307 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Heilbronn by air?
About 1 h 23 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 Heilbronn?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Heilbronn flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR); Heilbronn also has FKB, MHG.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.