AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,916 km
3,055 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,916 km
3,055 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
91°
east

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AMS HEA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Herat Airport
IATA Code AMS HEA
ICAO Code EHAM OAHR
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kabul
Elevation -11 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.210000, 62.230000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 4,916 kilometers (3,055 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 20:37 in Amsterdam, it's 00:07 in Herat Airport. 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 3,217 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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