AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,450 km
8,979 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
14,450 km
8,979 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AMS KWM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code AMS KWM
ICAO Code EHAM YKOW
City Amsterdam Kowanyama
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Brisbane
Elevation -11 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 14,450 kilometers (8,979 miles / 7,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Australia. 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 19:54 in Amsterdam, it's 04:54 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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