AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,771 km
9,800 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,771 km
9,800 mi / 8,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
26°
north northeast

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AMS PBJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Tavie Airport
IATA Code AMS PBJ
ICAO Code EHAM NVSI
City Amsterdam Paama Island
Country Netherlands Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Efate
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 15,771 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 06:19 in Amsterdam, it's 16:19 in Paama Island. With a 10-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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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