AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,456 km
8,361 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,456 km
8,361 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AMS TFM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Telefomin Airport
IATA Code AMS TFM
ICAO Code EHAM AYTE
City Amsterdam Telefomin
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 13,456 kilometers (8,361 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 02:39 in Amsterdam, it's 10:39 in Telefomin. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,961 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 331° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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