AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,258 km
4,510 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
7,258 km
4,510 mi / 3,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
151°
south southeast

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AMS MMQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mbala Airport
IATA Code AMS MMQ
ICAO Code EHAM FLBA
City Amsterdam Mbala
Country Netherlands Zambia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation -11 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 7,258 kilometers (4,510 miles / 3,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Zambia. 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 02:57 in Amsterdam, it's 03:57 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,465 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 342° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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