AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,479 km
5,890 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS VIR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Virginia Airport
IATA Code AMS VIR
ICAO Code EHAM FAVG
City Amsterdam Durban
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 06:55 in Amsterdam, it's 07:55 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) 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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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