AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,540 km
4,064 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
6,540 km
4,064 mi / 3,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
150°
south southeast

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AMS BTQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Butare Airport
IATA Code AMS BTQ
ICAO Code EHAM HRYI
City Amsterdam Butare
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation -11 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 6,540 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Amsterdam, it's 06:04 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,812 feet between the two airports. Butare 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 Butare (BTQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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