AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,836 km
7,355 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,836 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
48°
northeast

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AMS YAP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yap International Airport
IATA Code AMS YAP
ICAO Code EHAM PTYA
City Amsterdam Yap Island
Country Netherlands Micronesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation -11 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.500000, 138.080000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,836 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Amsterdam, it's 12:39 in Yap Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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