AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
3,991 km
2,480 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
3,991 km
2,480 mi / 2,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AMS THU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Thule Air Base
IATA Code AMS THU
ICAO Code EHAM BGTL
City Amsterdam Thule
Country Netherlands Greenland
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Thule
Elevation -11 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 76.530000, -68.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 3,991 kilometers (2,480 miles / 2,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Amsterdam, it's 06:02 in Thule. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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