AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,201 km
3,232 miles
AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
5,201 km
3,232 mi / 2,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
132°
southeast

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AMS AXU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Axum Airport
IATA Code AMS AXU
ICAO Code EHAM HAAX
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation -11 ft 6,959 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 14.150000, 38.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Axum Airport (AXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia is 5,201 kilometers (3,232 miles / 2,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:27 in Amsterdam, it's 21:27 in Axum Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,970 feet between the two airports. Axum 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 Axum Airport (AXU) 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 Axum Airport (AXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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