AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,060 km
6,873 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,060 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
north

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AMS MDY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Henderson Field
IATA Code AMS MDY
ICAO Code EHAM PMDY
City Amsterdam Midway Atoll
Country Netherlands UM
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Midway
Elevation -11 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 28.200000, -177.380000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,060 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Amsterdam, it's 23:23 in Midway Atoll. With a 12-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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