AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,886 km
10,493 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
16,886 km
10,493 mi / 9,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
84°
east

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AMS UEE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Queenstown Airport
IATA Code AMS UEE
ICAO Code EHAM YQNS
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Hobart
Elevation -11 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 16,886 kilometers (10,493 miles / 9,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Australia. 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 18:10 in Amsterdam, it's 04:10 in Queenstown Airport. With a 10-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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 305° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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