AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,164 km
8,801 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,164 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
48°
northeast

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AMS PNP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Girua Airport
IATA Code AMS PNP
ICAO Code EHAM AYGR
City Amsterdam Popondetta
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 14,164 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 15:56 in Amsterdam, it's 00:56 in Popondetta. 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 Popondetta (PNP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 333° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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