AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,673 km
4,146 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,673 km
4,146 mi / 3,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
142°
southeast

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AMS WIL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code AMS WIL
ICAO Code EHAM HKNW
City Amsterdam Nairobi
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,673 kilometers (4,146 miles / 3,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Kenya. 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 14:58 in Amsterdam, it's 16:58 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,547 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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