Hamburg to Karlsruhe flights
Karlsruhe lies 517 km (321 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 25 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 | Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 283,799 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | FKB, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 76006–76229 |
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 Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,787 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stuttgart Airport (STR, 70 km), Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 77 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 52 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 52 km (32 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 97 km (60 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Hamburg?
517 km (321 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Karlsruhe by air?
About 1 h 25 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 Karlsruhe?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Karlsruhe flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB); Karlsruhe also has STR, SXB, MHG, SCN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.