AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,053 km
8,732 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,053 km
8,732 mi / 7,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
49°
northeast

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AMS TPI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Tapini Airport
IATA Code AMS TPI
ICAO Code EHAM AYTI
City Amsterdam Tapini
Country Netherlands Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation -11 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,053 kilometers (8,732 miles / 7,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:42 in Amsterdam, it's 03:42 in Tapini. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,111 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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