AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,117 km
5,665 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
165°
south southeast

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AMS UTN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code AMS UTN
ICAO Code EHAM FAUP
City Amsterdam Upington
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 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 10:07 in Amsterdam, it's 11:07 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,793 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 350° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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