Hamburg to Sunderland flights
Sunderland lies 754 km (468 mi) west of Hamburg, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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 | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2 million | 170,134 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | NCL, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | CA13–SR9 |
Clocks in Sunderland are 1 h behind Hamburg right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands only 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sunderland
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Sunderland
Sunderland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,644 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Teesside International Airport (MME, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,644 ft | 266 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sunderland from Hamburg?
754 km (468 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Sunderland by air?
About 1 h 43 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 Sunderland?
Sunderland is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Sunderland flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL); Sunderland also has MME.
What currency do I need in Sunderland?
The Pound (GBP).
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.