AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
12,868 km
7,996 miles
BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Distance
12,868 km
7,996 mi / 6,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AMS BCH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Cakung Airport
IATA Code AMS BCH
ICAO Code EHAM WPEC
City Amsterdam Baucau
Country Netherlands Timor-Leste
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Dili
Elevation -11 ft 1,771 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.490000, 126.400000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Baucau (BCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste is 12,868 kilometers (7,996 miles / 6,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Timor-Leste. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Amsterdam, it's 08:19 in Baucau. 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 1,782 feet between the two airports. Cakung Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Baucau (BCH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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