AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,907 km
6,156 miles
BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
Distance
9,907 km
6,156 mi / 5,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
82°
east

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AMS BWH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Butterworth Airport
IATA Code AMS BWH
ICAO Code EHAM WMKB
City Amsterdam Butterworth
Country Netherlands Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation -11 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 5.470000, 100.390000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Butterworth (BWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia is 9,907 kilometers (6,156 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Malaysia. 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 00:52 in Amsterdam, it's 07:52 in Butterworth. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Butterworth (BWH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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