AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,127 km
5,671 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
9,127 km
5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
274°
west

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AMS PJM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code AMS PJM
ICAO Code EHAM MRPJ
City Amsterdam Puerto Jimenez
Country Netherlands Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation -11 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 8.530000, -83.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 9,127 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 20:54 in Amsterdam, it's 13:54 in Puerto Jimenez. 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.

The return flight from Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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