AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,734 km
9,155 miles
CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
Distance
14,734 km
9,155 mi / 7,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AMS CDQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Croydon Airport
IATA Code AMS CDQ
ICAO Code EHAM YCRY
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Brisbane
Elevation -11 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -18.230000, 142.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia is 14,734 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Australia. 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 20:29 in Amsterdam, it's 05:29 in Croydon Airport. 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.

The return flight from Croydon Airport (CDQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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