AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,574 km
5,949 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
9,574 km
5,949 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
225°
southwest

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AMS SSO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code AMS SSO
ICAO Code EHAM SNLO
City Amsterdam Sao Lourenco
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation -11 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Brazil. 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 08:34 in Amsterdam, it's 04:34 in Sao Lourenco. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,882 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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