AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,973 km
6,197 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
9,973 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
242°
west southwest

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AMS SJV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol San Javier Airport
IATA Code AMS SJV
ICAO Code EHAM SLJV
City Amsterdam San Javier
Country Netherlands Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/La_Paz
Elevation -11 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Amsterdam (AMS) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 9,973 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Amsterdam, it's 22:59 in San Javier. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,713 feet between the two airports. San Javier Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 34° (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 San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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