AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,001 km
3,729 miles
ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
Distance
6,001 km
3,729 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
125°
southeast

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AMS ERA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Erigavo Airport
IATA Code AMS ERA
ICAO Code EHAM HCMU
City Amsterdam Erigavo
Country Netherlands Somalia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation -11 ft 5,720 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 10.640000, 47.390000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Erigavo (ERA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 6,001 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Amsterdam, it's 06:13 in Erigavo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,731 feet between the two airports. Erigavo 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 Erigavo (ERA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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