AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,461 km
4,015 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
6,461 km
4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
144°
southeast

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AMS KIS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kisumu Airport
IATA Code AMS KIS
ICAO Code EHAM HKKI
City Amsterdam Kisumu
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 6,461 kilometers (4,015 miles / 3,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:52 in Amsterdam, it's 20:52 in Kisumu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,745 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 339° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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