AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,170 km
5,698 miles
GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
Distance
9,170 km
5,698 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
264°
west

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AMS GLJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Garzon La Jagua Airport
IATA Code AMS GLJ
ICAO Code EHAM SKGZ
City Amsterdam Garzon
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation -11 ft 2,620 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 2.150000, -75.690000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Garzon (GLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Colombia. 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 16:12 in Amsterdam, it's 10:12 in Garzon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,631 feet between the two airports. Garzon La Jagua Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Garzon (GLJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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