AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,263 km
3,271 miles
FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Distance
5,263 km
3,271 mi / 2,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
81°
east

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AMS FBD
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Faizabad Airport
IATA Code AMS FBD
ICAO Code EHAM OAFZ
City Amsterdam Faizabad
Country Netherlands Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kabul
Elevation -11 ft 3,872 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.120000, 70.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Faizabad (FBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan is 5,263 kilometers (3,271 miles / 2,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Amsterdam, it's 16:46 in Faizabad. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,883 feet between the two airports. Faizabad Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Faizabad (FBD) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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