AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
14,698 km
9,133 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
14,698 km
9,133 mi / 7,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AKS AMS
Airport Name Auki Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code AKS AMS
ICAO Code AGGA EHAM
City Auki Amsterdam
Country Solomon Islands Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 5 ft -11 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 52.310000, 4.760000

Auki (AKS) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 14,698 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 09:05 in Auki, it's 23:05 in Amsterdam. With a 10-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 Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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