AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,033 km
9,963 miles
PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
Distance
16,033 km
9,963 mi / 8,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
34°
northeast

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AMS PUV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Poum Airport
IATA Code AMS PUV
ICAO Code EHAM NWWP
City Amsterdam Poum
Country Netherlands New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Noumea
Elevation -11 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -20.290000, 164.100000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Poum (PUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia is 16,033 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 New Caledonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Amsterdam, it's 13:30 in Poum. With a 10-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 Poum (PUV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Poum Airport (PUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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