AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,553 km
4,072 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
6,553 km
4,072 mi / 3,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
141°
southeast

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AMS NYK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code AMS NYK
ICAO Code EHAM HKNY
City Amsterdam Nanyuki
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 6,553 kilometers (4,072 miles / 3,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:20 in Amsterdam, it's 10:20 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,261 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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