AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,633 km
4,122 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
6,633 km
4,122 mi / 3,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
151°
south southeast

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AMS GID
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gitega Airport
IATA Code AMS GID
ICAO Code EHAM HBBE
City Amsterdam Gitega
Country Netherlands Burundi
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation -11 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 6,633 kilometers (4,122 miles / 3,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Burundi. 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 07:55 in Amsterdam, it's 08:55 in Gitega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,752 feet between the two airports. Gitega 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 Gitega (GID) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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