AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
9,786 km
6,081 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,786 km
6,081 mi / 5,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AFD AMS
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code AFD AMS
ICAO Code FAPA EHAM
City Port Alfred Amsterdam
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 307 ft -11 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 52.310000, 4.760000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 9,786 kilometers (6,081 miles / 5,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 South Africa with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Port Alfred, it's 17:36 in Amsterdam.

The return flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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