AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,459 km
5,878 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
9,459 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
303°
west northwest

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AMS PCO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code AMS PCO
ICAO Code EHAM MMPL
City Amsterdam La Ribera
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mazatlan
Elevation -11 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 23.580000, -109.540000

Amsterdam (AMS) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 9,459 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Amsterdam, it's 16:12 in La Ribera. With a 8-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). 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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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