AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,427 km
5,236 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
8,427 km
5,236 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
171°
south

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AMS WVB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code AMS WVB
ICAO Code EHAM FYWB
City Amsterdam Walvis Bay
Country Netherlands Namibia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Windhoek
Elevation -11 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 8,427 kilometers (5,236 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:16 in Amsterdam, it's 18:16 in Walvis Bay.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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