AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
3,502 km
2,176 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,502 km
2,176 mi / 1,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
87°
east

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AMS SCO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Aktau International Airport
IATA Code AMS SCO
ICAO Code EHAM UATE
City Amsterdam Aktau
Country Netherlands Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Oral
Elevation -11 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 43.860000, 51.090000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 3,502 kilometers (2,176 miles / 1,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Kazakhstan. 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 08:17 in Amsterdam, it's 12:17 in Aktau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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