AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,027 km
8,716 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,027 km
8,716 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
48°
northeast

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AMS GRL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Garasa Airport
IATA Code AMS GRL
ICAO Code EHAM AYGG
City Amsterdam Au
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 14,027 kilometers (8,716 miles / 7,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 14:33 in Amsterdam, it's 23:33 in Au. 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 2,550 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Au (GRL) 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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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