ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
9,983 km
6,203 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,983 km
6,203 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALD AMS
Airport Name Alerta Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code ALD AMS
ICAO Code SPAR EHAM
City Fortaleza Amsterdam
Country Peru Netherlands
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 797 ft -11 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 52.310000, 4.760000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 9,983 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Peru with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Fortaleza, it's 23:27 in Amsterdam. With a 6-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 Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.