AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,640 km
9,718 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,640 km
9,718 mi / 8,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
27°
north northeast

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AMS SON
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code AMS SON
ICAO Code EHAM NVSS
City Amsterdam Luganville
Country Netherlands Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Efate
Elevation -11 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,640 kilometers (9,718 miles / 8,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Amsterdam, it's 21:59 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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