AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,456 km
5,875 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
9,456 km
5,875 mi / 5,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS UNE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code AMS UNE
ICAO Code EHAM FXQN
City Amsterdam Qacha's Nek
Country Netherlands Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maseru
Elevation -11 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 9,456 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Lesotho. 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 23:24 in Amsterdam, it's 00:24 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,111 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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