AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,504 km
8,391 miles
KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
50°
northeast

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AMS KRJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Karawari Airstrip
IATA Code AMS KRJ
ICAO Code EHAM AYQA
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -4.600000, 143.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Amsterdam, it's 03:09 in Karawari Airstrip. With a 9-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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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