AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,146 km
3,197 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,146 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
205°
south southwest

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AMS HGS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hastings Airport
IATA Code AMS HGS
ICAO Code EHAM GFHA
City Amsterdam Freetown
Country Netherlands Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Freetown
Elevation -11 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 8.400000, -13.130000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,146 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 04:12 in Amsterdam, it's 03:12 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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