AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,272 km
5,761 miles
CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
Distance
9,272 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS CVJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol General Mariano Matamoros Airport
IATA Code AMS CVJ
ICAO Code EHAM MMCB
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mexico_City
Elevation -11 ft 4,277 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 18.830000, -99.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico is 9,272 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:33 in Amsterdam, it's 01:33 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,288 feet between the two airports. General Mariano Matamoros Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) 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 General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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