AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,551 km
3,449 miles
DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
Distance
5,551 km
3,449 mi / 2,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
133°
southeast

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AMS DSE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Combolcha Airport
IATA Code AMS DSE
ICAO Code EHAM HADC
City Amsterdam Dessie
Country Netherlands Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation -11 ft 6,117 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 11.080000, 39.710000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Dessie (DSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia is 5,551 kilometers (3,449 miles / 2,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 12:18 in Amsterdam, it's 14:18 in Dessie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,128 feet between the two airports. Combolcha Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dessie (DSE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 333° (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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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