AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,028 km
5,610 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
162°
south southeast

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AMS VRU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Vryburg Airport
IATA Code AMS VRU
ICAO Code EHAM FAVB
City Amsterdam Vyrburg
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 00:50 in Amsterdam, it's 01:50 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,931 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 348° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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