Hamburg to Recklinghausen flights
Recklinghausen lies 286 km (178 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 7 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 | Recklinghausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 122,438 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | DTM, 31 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 45657–45665 |
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 Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 47 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 67 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 73 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 83 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 31 km (19 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Recklinghausen from Hamburg?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Recklinghausen by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Recklinghausen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Recklinghausen flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Dortmund Airport (DTM); Recklinghausen also has DUS, FMO, NRN, CGN, PAD.
Where these facts come from
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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.