AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,544 km
6,552 miles
AQP
Arequipa
Peru
Distance
10,544 km
6,552 mi / 5,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
249°
west southwest

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AMS AQP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
IATA Code AMS AQP
ICAO Code EHAM SPQU
City Amsterdam Arequipa
Country Netherlands Peru
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Lima
Elevation -11 ft 8,405 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.340000, -71.580000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Arequipa (AQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru is 10,544 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Amsterdam, it's 11:56 in Arequipa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,416 feet between the two airports. Rodriguez Ballon International 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 Arequipa (AQP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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