AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,541 km
4,064 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
6,541 km
4,064 mi / 3,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
142°
southeast

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AMS NUU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nakuru Airport
IATA Code AMS NUU
ICAO Code EHAM HKNK
City Amsterdam Nakuru
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 6,541 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:48 in Amsterdam, it's 20:48 in Nakuru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,211 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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