AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,000 km
4,971 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,000 km
4,971 mi / 4,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS KAB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kariba International Airport
IATA Code AMS KAB
ICAO Code EHAM FVKB
City Amsterdam Kariba
Country Netherlands Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Harare
Elevation -11 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles / 4,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Zimbabwe. 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 01:15 in Amsterdam, it's 02:15 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,717 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 345° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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