AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,260 km
5,754 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
9,260 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
157°
south southeast

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AMS VYD
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Vryheid Airport
IATA Code AMS VYD
ICAO Code EHAM FAVY
City Amsterdam Vryheid
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 9,260 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Amsterdam, it's 19:39 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,810 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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