AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,773 km
5,452 miles
GIY
Giyani
South Africa
Distance
8,773 km
5,452 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS GIY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Giyani Airport
IATA Code AMS GIY
ICAO Code EHAM FAGI
City Amsterdam Giyani
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 1,584 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -23.280000, 30.650000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Giyani (GIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Giyani Airport (GIY) in Giyani, South Africa is 8,773 kilometers (5,452 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 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 07:24 in Amsterdam, it's 08:24 in Giyani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,595 feet between the two airports. Giyani Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Giyani (GIY) 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 Giyani Airport (GIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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