AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,926 km
5,546 miles
AXT
Akita
Japan
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
33°
north northeast

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AMS AXT
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Akita Airport
IATA Code AMS AXT
ICAO Code EHAM RJSK
City Amsterdam Akita
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 313 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 39.620000, 140.220000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Akita (AXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Akita Airport (AXT) in Akita, Japan is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Amsterdam, it's 00:19 in Akita. With a 8-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 Akita (AXT) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 334° (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 Akita Airport (AXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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