AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,743 km
4,811 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
7,743 km
4,811 mi / 4,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

AMS QCO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Colon Airport
IATA Code AMS QCO
ICAO Code EHAM MUCO
City Amsterdam Colon
Country Netherlands Cuba
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Havana
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 22.710000, -80.920000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 7,743 kilometers (4,811 miles / 4,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Cuba. 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 09:50 in Amsterdam, it's 03:50 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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