AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,468 km
6,504 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
10,468 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMS POI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code AMS POI
ICAO Code EHAM SLPO
City Amsterdam Potosi
Country Netherlands Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/La_Paz
Elevation -11 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 10,468 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Amsterdam, it's 03:42 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,924 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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