AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,591 km
4,717 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
7,591 km
4,717 mi / 4,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS KIW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Southdowns Airport
IATA Code AMS KIW
ICAO Code EHAM FLSO
City Amsterdam Kitwe
Country Netherlands Zambia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation -11 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 7,591 kilometers (4,717 miles / 4,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Zambia. 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 03:48 in Amsterdam, it's 04:48 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,156 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) 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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.