AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,858 km
5,504 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,858 km
5,504 mi / 4,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS PHW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code AMS PHW
ICAO Code EHAM FAPH
City Amsterdam Phalaborwa
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,858 kilometers (5,504 miles / 4,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:20 in Amsterdam, it's 01:20 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,443 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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