AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,219 km
9,457 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,219 km
9,457 mi / 8,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
316°
northwest

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AMS FAV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Fakarava Airport
IATA Code AMS FAV
ICAO Code EHAM NTGF
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 15,219 kilometers (9,457 miles / 8,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Amsterdam, it's 07:36 in Fakarava Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 26° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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