AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,619 km
6,598 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
10,619 km
6,598 mi / 5,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
243°
west southwest

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AMS UYU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Uyuni Airport
IATA Code AMS UYU
ICAO Code EHAM SLUY
City Amsterdam Quijarro
Country Netherlands Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/La_Paz
Elevation -11 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 10,619 kilometers (6,598 miles / 5,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Amsterdam, it's 21:31 in Quijarro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,147 feet between the two airports. Uyuni 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 Quijarro (UYU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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