AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,856 km
5,503 miles
BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
276°
west

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AMS BEF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bluefields Airport
IATA Code AMS BEF
ICAO Code EHAM MNBL
City Amsterdam Bluefileds
Country Netherlands Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Managua
Elevation -11 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 11.990000, -83.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bluefileds (BEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 10:43 in Amsterdam, it's 03:43 in Bluefileds. 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 Bluefileds (BEF) 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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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