AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
14,441 km
8,973 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
14,441 km
8,973 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
354°
north

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AIS AMS
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code AIS AMS
ICAO Code NGTR EHAM
City Arorae Island Amsterdam
Country Kiribati Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 0 ft -11 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 52.310000, 4.760000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 14,441 kilometers (8,973 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Arorae Island, it's 10:34 in Amsterdam. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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