AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,160 km
5,071 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
8,160 km
5,071 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
267°
west

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AMS RCH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code AMS RCH
ICAO Code EHAM SKRH
City Amsterdam Riohacha
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation -11 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 11.530000, -72.930000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 8,160 kilometers (5,071 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Amsterdam, it's 07:45 in Riohacha. With a 6-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 Riohacha (RCH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 39° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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