AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,984 km
5,582 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,984 km
5,582 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
159°
south southeast

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AMS WKF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code AMS WKF
ICAO Code EHAM FAWK
City Amsterdam Pretoria
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,984 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:15 in Amsterdam, it's 19:15 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,951 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 346° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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