AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,042 km
9,968 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
16,042 km
9,968 mi / 8,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
north

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AMS LUC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code AMS LUC
ICAO Code EHAM NFNH
City Amsterdam Laucala Island
Country Netherlands Fiji
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Fiji
Elevation -11 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 16,042 kilometers (9,968 miles / 8,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Fiji. 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 08:18 in Amsterdam, it's 19:18 in Laucala Island. With a 11-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 Laucala Island (LUC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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