AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
2,230 km
1,386 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
2,230 km
1,386 mi / 1,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
162°
south southeast

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AMS WAX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Zwara Airport
IATA Code AMS WAX
ICAO Code EHAM HLZW
City Amsterdam Zuwara
Country Netherlands Libya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Tripoli
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 32.950000, 12.020000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 2,230 kilometers (1,386 miles / 1,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Libya. 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 03:45 in Amsterdam, it's 04:45 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 347° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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