AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,029 km
5,611 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
9,029 km
5,611 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS LLE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Riverside Airport
IATA Code AMS LLE
ICAO Code EHAM FAMN
City Amsterdam Malelane
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 9,029 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 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 17:21 in Amsterdam, it's 18:21 in Malelane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,035 feet between the two airports. Riverside Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Malelane (LLE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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