AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,086 km
5,646 miles
AQB
Santa Cruz del Quiche
Guatemala
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
284°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AMS AQB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport
IATA Code AMS AQB
ICAO Code EHAM MGQC
City Amsterdam Santa Cruz del Quiche
Country Netherlands Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guatemala
Elevation -11 ft 6,631 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 15.010000, -91.150000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Amsterdam, it's 08:18 in Santa Cruz del Quiche. With a 8-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 6,642 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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