Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,603
miles
9,017
kilometers
4,869
nautical miles

🕐 11h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 S (159°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,603 8,965
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,603 8,965
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,603 8,405
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,603 8,405
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,603 11,206
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,603 8,405
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Johannesburg, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to JNB route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 5,603 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 159° from Amsterdam. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to OR Tambo International Airport is 5,603 miles (9,017 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to JNB typically take around 11h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,603 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.