AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,728 km
5,423 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
8,728 km
5,423 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
157°
south southeast

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Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code AMS LCD
ICAO Code EHAM FALO
City Amsterdam Louis Trichardt
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 8,728 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 South Africa. 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 16:14 in Amsterdam, it's 17:14 in Louis Trichardt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,036 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) 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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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