AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,664 km
6,005 miles
KJP
Kerama
Japan
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
49°
northeast

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AMS KJP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kerama Airport
IATA Code AMS KJP
ICAO Code EHAM ROKR
City Amsterdam Kerama
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 26.170000, 127.290000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kerama (KJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Amsterdam, it's 02:33 in Kerama. With a 8-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 Kerama (KJP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Kerama Airport (KJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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