AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,137 km
5,678 miles
IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
Distance
9,137 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
42°
northeast

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AMS IWK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
IATA Code AMS IWK
ICAO Code EHAM RJOI
City Amsterdam Iwakuni
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.140000, 132.240000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Iwakuni (IWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan is 9,137 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Amsterdam, it's 13:03 in Iwakuni. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Iwakuni (IWK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 331° (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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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