AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
12,931 km
8,035 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
12,931 km
8,035 mi / 6,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
232°
southwest

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AMS WAP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code AMS WAP
ICAO Code EHAM SCAP
City Amsterdam Alto Palena
Country Netherlands Chile
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Santiago
Elevation -11 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 12,931 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Chile. 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 21:52 in Amsterdam, it's 17:52 in Alto Palena. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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