AMS to JRO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is 6,901 km (4,288 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JRO to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Arusha?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is 6,901 km (4,288 mi, 3,726 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to JRO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JRO is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to JRO route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-JRO in IATA codes and EHAM-HTKJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Kilimanjaro International Airport is JRO (HTKJ).
| AMS | JRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | HTKJ |
| Country | Netherlands | Tanzania |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 2,932 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #579 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HTKJ starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JRO sits 2,943 ft (897 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to JRO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Arusha?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are 6,901 km (4,288 mi, 3,726 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to JRO?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and JRO takes about 9h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JRO from AMS?
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to JRO?
1 airline appear on the AMS-JRO route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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