AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,725 km
6,043 miles
BIY
Bisho
South Africa
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
161°
south southeast

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AMS BIY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bisho Airport
IATA Code AMS BIY
ICAO Code EHAM FABE
City Amsterdam Bisho
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 1,950 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -32.900000, 27.280000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bisho (BIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 11:39 in Amsterdam, it's 12:39 in Bisho.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Bisho Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Bisho (BIY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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