AFKLM VA 8th Anniversary
Air France - KLM Virtual is turning 8 and we invite each and everyone to our main hubs in Amsterdam and Paris to celebrate together with us.
To kick the celebrations off, we invite you to the Amsterdam Fly-In where we turn the Dutch skies blue. Take to the skies in your favorite aircraft and make the journey towards Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
AFKLM VA will be flying from Madrid (LEMD) to Amsterdam (EHAM), arriving around 1500Z, feel free to join the group-flight or select a route to your liking.
Details:
Server: Expert
Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM)
Time: 2025-03-01T12:00:00Z→2025-03-01T20:00:00Z
Below is an overview of recommended routes for you to fly:
Short-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | Amsterdam | KLM E190 | 1hr 15min |
| Rome | Amsterdam | KLM B739 | 2hr 00min |
| Madrid | Amsterdam | KLM B737 | 2hr 10min |
| Lisbon | Amsterdam | Transavia B738 | 2hr 40min |
Medium-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal | Amsterdam | Transavia B738 | 4hr 10min |
| Accra | Amsterdam | KLM B77W | 6hr 00min |
| Dubai | Amsterdam | KLM B772 | 7hr 15min |
Long-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Amsterdam | KLM A333 | 8hr 45min |
| Cape Town | Amsterdam | KLM B77W | 11hr 30min |
| Tokyo Narita | Amsterdam | KLM B772 | 13hr 15min |
Of course you can select any route and explore Amsterdam in your favourite aircraft.
Overview of all participating VAs for the EHAM Fly-In:
| VA | Departure Airport | Aircraft | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| @AF-KLM_VA | Madrid | KLM B737 | 1500Z |
| @IndianVirtual | Delhi | Air India B788 | 1500Z |
| @virtualsas | TBA | TBA | 1500Z |
| @DeltaVirtual | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| @easyJetVirtual | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| @GarudaVirtualGroup | Nice | KLM B739 | 1500Z |
| @UnitedVirtual | Newark | United B772 | TBA |
| @IAGVirtual | Madrid | Iberia A321 | 1500Z |
AFKLM VA will be providing ATC as much as possible during the event. Here’s an overview of the controllers:
Ground: TBA
Tower: TBA
Approach: TBA
Center: TBA
Details will be posted closer to the event date.
On the second day of our anniversary we turn our attention to out second main hub: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where will will be hosting a Fly-In event. Grab your aircraft of choice, spawn at LFPG and fly from the City of Love to your favorite destinations all over the world.
AFKLM will be flying from Paris (LFPG) to Copenhagen (EKCH) departing at 1400Z, feel free to join the group-flight or select a route to your liking.
Details:
Server: Expert
Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG)
Time: 2025-03-02T12:00:00Z→2025-03-02T20:00:00Z
Below is an overview of recommended routes for you to fly:
Short-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris CDG | Nice | Air France A318 | 1hr 15min |
| Paris CDG | Porto | Air France A220 | 1hr 40min |
| Paris CDG | Casablanca | Air France A320 | 2hr 30min |
Medium-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris CDG | Cairo | Air France A359 | 3hr 50min |
| Paris CDG | Dakar | Air France B77W | 5hr 00min |
| Paris CDG | Montreal | Air France B772 | 6hr 30min |
Long-Haul
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Flighttime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris CDG | Cayenne | Air France A359 | 8hr 00min |
| Paris CDG | San Francisco | Air France B77W | 10hr 45min |
| Paris CDG | Manilla | Air France A359 | 12hr 45min |
Overview of all participating VAs for the LFPG Fly-Out:
| VA | Arrival Airport | Aircraft | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| @AF-KLM_VA | Copenhagen | Air France A220 | 1400Z |
| @virtualsas | Copenhagen | SAS A320 | TBA |
| @KuwaitiVirtual | Kuwait | TBA | TBA |
| @easyJetVirtual | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| @Jet2_Virtual | Leeds | Jet2 B738 | 1400Z |
| @DubaiVirtual | Dubai | Emirates A380 | TBA |
AFKLM VA will be providing ATC as much as possible during the event. Here’s an overview of the controllers:
Ground: TBA
Tower: TBA
Departure/Approach: TBA
Center: TBA
Details will be posted closer to the event date.
- This event is hosted on the expert server; please ensure you follow all rules and ATC instructions at all cost. AFKLM VA or any other participating VA is not responsible for received violations.
- To maximize realism as much as possible, please pick realistic gates.
Founded in 2017, Air France - KLM Virtual has been one of the most prominent VAs around, awarded ‘Best Virtual Airline’ for 4 consecutive years.
We offer mature aviation enthusiasts a well-organized Virtual Airline platform and a relaxed, friendly culture to ensure that you enjoy the journey. With 36 planes in our mainline fleet, 300+ destinations across the globe, a detailed flight operations system and a flight training academy for new pilots, plus a mix of dynamic events, we specialize in one thing and one thing only: providing the ultimate VA experience.
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