AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,796 km
8,573 miles
KWO
Kawito
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,796 km
8,573 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
53°
northeast

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AMS KWO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kawito Airport
IATA Code AMS KWO
ICAO Code EHAM AYKW
City Amsterdam Kawito
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -7.980000, 142.820000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kawito (KWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kawito Airport (KWO) in Kawito, Papua New Guinea is 13,796 kilometers (8,573 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 07:35 in Amsterdam, it's 16:35 in Kawito. 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.

The return flight from Kawito (KWO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Kawito Airport (KWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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