AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,931 km
5,550 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
8,931 km
5,550 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
313°
northwest

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AMS NJK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code AMS NJK
ICAO Code EHAM KNJK
City Amsterdam El Centro
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 32.800000, -115.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 8,931 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. 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 02:23 in El Centro. 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 El Centro (NJK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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