Distance From Waterkloof Air Force Base to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, WKF - AMS Distance

The distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 5582 miles or 8983 kilometers or 4848 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Pretoria ( South Africa ) to Amsterdam ( Netherlands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pretoria and Amsterdam takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterkloof Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands is 12 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WKF - AMS

Kilometers		8983 km
Statute Miles		5582 miles
Nautical Miles		4848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Waterkloof Air Force Base to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flight Route Map - WKF to AMS Flight Path

Location of Waterkloof Air Force Base & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is given below.
Click the map to view Pretoria to Amsterdam nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pretoria, South Africa and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKF - AMS

Time difference between Pretoria (South Africa) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 1 Hours.
Amsterdam time is 1 Hours behind Pretoria.

Location	Local Time
Pretoria (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 01:48:09 SAST
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2025-12-15, 00:48:09 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF / FAWK) Pretoria, South Africa

Destination

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands