AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,727 km
2,937 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,727 km
2,937 mi / 2,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
192°
south southwest

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AMS XGA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gaoua Airport
IATA Code AMS XGA
ICAO Code EHAM DFOG
City Amsterdam Gaoua
Country Netherlands Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation -11 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 10.300000, -3.250000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 4,727 kilometers (2,937 miles / 2,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 04:29 in Amsterdam, it's 03:29 in Gaoua.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 7° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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