AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,542 km
9,658 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
15,542 km
9,658 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
323°
northwest

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AMS RFP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Raiatea Airport
IATA Code AMS RFP
ICAO Code EHAM NTTR
City Amsterdam Uturoa
Country Netherlands French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -11 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 15,542 kilometers (9,658 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 12:33 in Amsterdam, it's 01:33 in Uturoa. With a 11-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 Uturoa (RFP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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