AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,720 km
8,525 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,720 km
8,525 mi / 7,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
40°
northeast

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AMS NIS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Simberi Airport
IATA Code AMS NIS
ICAO Code EHAM AYSE
City Amsterdam Simberi Island
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 13,720 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Amsterdam, it's 01:07 in Simberi Island. With a 9-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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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