AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,283 km
8,254 miles
AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,283 km
8,254 mi / 7,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS AMU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Amanab Airport
IATA Code AMS AMU
ICAO Code EHAM AYAM
City Amsterdam Amanab
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 1,307 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.590000, 141.210000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Amanab (AMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea is 13,283 kilometers (8,254 miles / 7,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Amsterdam, it's 17:38 in Amanab. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,318 feet between the two airports. Amanab Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Amanab (AMU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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