AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,950 km
3,697 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
5,950 km
3,697 mi / 3,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
163°
south southeast

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AMS MDK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code AMS MDK
ICAO Code EHAM FZEA
City Amsterdam Mbandaka
Country Netherlands DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation -11 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 0.020000, 18.290000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 5,950 kilometers (3,697 miles / 3,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 DR Congo. 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 13:54 in Amsterdam, it's 13:54 in Mbandaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,051 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 350° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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