AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,838 km
6,113 miles
CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
Distance
9,838 km
6,113 mi / 5,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
263°
west

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AMS CUE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mariscal Lamar Airport
IATA Code AMS CUE
ICAO Code EHAM SECU
City Amsterdam Cuenca
Country Netherlands Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guayaquil
Elevation -11 ft 8,306 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.890000, -78.980000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Cuenca (CUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador is 9,838 kilometers (6,113 miles / 5,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Amsterdam, it's 13:55 in Cuenca. With a 6-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 8,317 feet between the two airports. Mariscal Lamar 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 Cuenca (CUE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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