AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,954 km
5,564 miles
ASS
Arathusa
South Africa
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS ASS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
IATA Code AMS ASS
ICAO Code EHAM FACC
City Amsterdam Arathusa
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -24.740000, 31.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Arathusa (ASS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) in Arathusa, South Africa is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:37 in Amsterdam, it's 21:37 in Arathusa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Arathusa (ASS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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