AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,161 km
10,042 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
16,161 km
10,042 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
31°
north northeast

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AMS UVE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ouvea Airport
IATA Code AMS UVE
ICAO Code EHAM NWWV
City Amsterdam Ouvea
Country Netherlands New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Noumea
Elevation -11 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 16,161 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 15:36 in Amsterdam, it's 01:36 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 340° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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