AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,441 km
5,866 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
160°
south southeast

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AMS SKQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sekakes Airport
IATA Code AMS SKQ
ICAO Code EHAM FXSK
City Amsterdam Sekakes
Country Netherlands Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maseru
Elevation -11 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Amsterdam, it's 00:19 in Sekakes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,711 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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