AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,031 km
4,990 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
8,031 km
4,990 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
163°
south southeast

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AMS SWX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Shakawe Airport
IATA Code AMS SWX
ICAO Code EHAM FBSW
City Amsterdam Shakawe
Country Netherlands Botswana
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Gaborone
Elevation -11 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 8,031 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Amsterdam, it's 08:39 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,390 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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