AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,807 km
6,094 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
9,807 km
6,094 mi / 5,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
163°
south southeast

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AMS PLZ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code AMS PLZ
ICAO Code EHAM FAPE
City Amsterdam Port Elizabeth
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 9,807 kilometers (6,094 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 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 07:13 in Amsterdam, it's 08:13 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 347° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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