AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,947 km
8,666 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
13,947 km
8,666 mi / 7,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
14°
north northeast

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AMS TRW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code AMS TRW
ICAO Code EHAM NGTA
City Amsterdam Tarawa
Country Netherlands Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation -11 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 1.380000, 173.150000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 13,947 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Kiribati. 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 15:41 in Amsterdam, it's 02:41 in Tarawa. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 351° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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