AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,327 km
5,796 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
9,327 km
5,796 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
161°
south southeast

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AMS TCU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code AMS TCU
ICAO Code EHAM FATN
City Amsterdam Homeward
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 9,327 kilometers (5,796 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:54 in Amsterdam, it's 18:54 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,952 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 347° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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