AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,391 km
5,214 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
8,391 km
5,214 mi / 4,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
171°
south

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AMS SWP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code AMS SWP
ICAO Code EHAM FYSM
City Amsterdam Swakopmund
Country Netherlands Namibia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Windhoek
Elevation -11 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 8,391 kilometers (5,214 miles / 4,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:30 in Amsterdam, it's 03:30 in Swakopmund.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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