AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,932 km
8,657 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,932 km
8,657 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
43°
northeast

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AMS HKN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kimbe Airport
IATA Code AMS HKN
ICAO Code EHAM AYHK
City Amsterdam Hoskins
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,932 kilometers (8,657 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:44 in Amsterdam, it's 03:44 in Hoskins. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 335° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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