AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,344 km
3,942 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
6,344 km
3,942 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
145°
southeast

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AMS JIN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Jinja Airport
IATA Code AMS JIN
ICAO Code EHAM HUJI
City Amsterdam Jinja
Country Netherlands Uganda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kampala
Elevation -11 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 0.450000, 33.200000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 6,344 kilometers (3,942 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Uganda. 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 06:55 in Amsterdam, it's 08:55 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,866 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 340° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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