AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,885 km
4,900 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
7,885 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
149°
south southeast

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AMS LMB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Salima Airport
IATA Code AMS LMB
ICAO Code EHAM FWSM
City Amsterdam Salima
Country Netherlands Malawi
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Blantyre
Elevation -11 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 7,885 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Malawi. 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 19:24 in Amsterdam, it's 20:24 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,699 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 341° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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