The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea is 13,840 kilometers (8,600 miles / 7,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:42 in Amsterdam, it's 09:42 in Derim. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,861 feet between the two airports. Derim Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Derim (DER) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 333° (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 Derim Airport (DER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.