AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,591 km
5,959 miles
KKX
Kikai Airport
Japan
Distance
9,591 km
5,959 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
46°
northeast

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AMS KKX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kikai Airport
IATA Code AMS KKX
ICAO Code EHAM RJKI
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 28.320000, 129.930000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kikai Airport (KKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kikai Airport (KKX) in Kikai Airport, Japan is 9,591 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 07:00 in Amsterdam, it's 15:00 in Kikai Airport. 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 Kikai Airport (KKX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Kikai Airport (KKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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