AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,007 km
3,732 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
6,007 km
3,732 mi / 3,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
127°
southeast

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AMS BUO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Burao Airport
IATA Code AMS BUO
ICAO Code EHAM HCMV
City Amsterdam Burao
Country Netherlands Somalia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation -11 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.530000, 45.550000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 6,007 kilometers (3,732 miles / 3,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Somalia. 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 10:09 in Amsterdam, it's 12:09 in Burao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,411 feet between the two airports. Burao Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Burao (BUO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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