AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,769 km
4,827 miles
CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
Distance
7,769 km
4,827 mi / 4,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

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AMS CAU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Caruaru Airport
IATA Code AMS CAU
ICAO Code EHAM SNRU
City Amsterdam Caruaru
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Fortaleza
Elevation -11 ft 1,891 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.280000, -36.010000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Caruaru (CAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil is 7,769 kilometers (4,827 miles / 4,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Amsterdam, it's 14:23 in Caruaru. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,902 feet between the two airports. Caruaru Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Caruaru (CAU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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