AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,314 km
5,788 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
9,314 km
5,788 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
262°
west

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AMS LQM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Caucaya Airport
IATA Code AMS LQM
ICAO Code EHAM SKLG
City Amsterdam Puerto Leguizamo
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation -11 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 9,314 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Amsterdam, it's 12:29 in Puerto Leguizamo. With a 6-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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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