ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
9,066 km
5,633 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,066 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ALJ AMS
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code ALJ AMS
ICAO Code FAAB EHAM
City Alexander Bay Amsterdam
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 98 ft -11 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 52.310000, 4.760000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 9,066 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Alexander Bay, it's 03:17 in Amsterdam.

The return flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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