AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,745 km
5,434 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
8,745 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS THY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code AMS THY
ICAO Code EHAM FATH
City Amsterdam Thohoyandou
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 8,745 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:15 in Amsterdam, it's 15:15 in Thohoyandou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,032 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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