AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,950 km
5,562 miles
BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
8,950 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

AMS BCL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Barra del Colorado Airport
IATA Code AMS BCL
ICAO Code EHAM MRBC
City Amsterdam Pococi
Country Netherlands Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation -11 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 10.770000, -83.590000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Pococi (BCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 8,950 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Amsterdam, it's 12:22 in Pococi. With a 7-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 Pococi (BCL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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