AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,799 km
8,574 miles
AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,799 km
8,574 mi / 7,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
49°
northeast

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AMS AYU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Aiyura Airport
IATA Code AMS AYU
ICAO Code EHAM AYAY
City Amsterdam Aiyura Valley
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 5,355 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -6.340000, 145.900000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea is 13,799 kilometers (8,574 miles / 7,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 05:08 in Amsterdam, it's 14:08 in Aiyura Valley. 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 5,366 feet between the two airports. Aiyura 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 Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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