AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,389 km
5,834 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
9,389 km
5,834 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS EMG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Empangeni Airport
IATA Code AMS EMG
ICAO Code EHAM FAEM
City Amsterdam Empangeni
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 9,389 kilometers (5,834 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 15:51 in Amsterdam, it's 16:51 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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