AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,488 km
8,381 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
13,488 km
8,381 mi / 7,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
227°
southwest

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AMS FTE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol El Calafate Airport
IATA Code AMS FTE
ICAO Code EHAM SAWC
City Amsterdam El Calafate
Country Netherlands Argentina
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation -11 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Amsterdam (AMS) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 13,488 kilometers (8,381 miles / 7,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:01 in Amsterdam, it's 14:01 in El Calafate. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 44° (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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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