AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
12,756 km
7,926 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,756 km
7,926 mi / 6,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS SAU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sawu Airport
IATA Code AMS SAU
ICAO Code EHAM WRKS
City Amsterdam Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Netherlands Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Makassar
Elevation -11 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 12,756 kilometers (7,926 miles / 6,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:13 in Amsterdam, it's 09:13 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 7-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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.