AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,100 km
5,033 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
8,100 km
5,033 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
167°
south southeast

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AMS GFY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code AMS GFY
ICAO Code EHAM FYGF
City Amsterdam Grootfontein
Country Netherlands Namibia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Windhoek
Elevation -11 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 8,100 kilometers (5,033 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Namibia. 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 18:19 in Amsterdam, it's 19:19 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,647 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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