AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,860 km
5,505 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,860 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS MSJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Misawa Air Base
IATA Code AMS MSJ
ICAO Code EHAM RJSM
City Amsterdam Misawa
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.700000, 141.370000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,860 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Amsterdam, it's 18:51 in Misawa. With a 8-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 Misawa (MSJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 335° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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