AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,274 km
5,763 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
9,274 km
5,763 mi / 5,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AMS OAX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code AMS OAX
ICAO Code EHAM MMOX
City Amsterdam Oaxaca
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mexico_City
Elevation -11 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 17.000000, -96.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 9,274 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:46 in Amsterdam, it's 07:46 in Oaxaca. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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