AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,689 km
6,020 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
9,689 km
6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
167°
south southeast

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AMS ROD
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Robertson Airport
IATA Code AMS ROD
ICAO Code EHAM FARS
City Amsterdam Robertson
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 9,689 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 23:29 in Amsterdam, it's 00:29 in Robertson.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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