AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,786 km
5,460 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
8,786 km
5,460 mi / 4,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
270°
west

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AMS PLP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code AMS PLP
ICAO Code EHAM MPLP
City Amsterdam La Palma
Country Netherlands Panama
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Panama
Elevation -11 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 8.410000, -78.140000

Amsterdam (AMS) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 8,786 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Panama. 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 12:05 in Amsterdam, it's 06:05 in La Palma. With a 6-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 Palma (PLP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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