AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,343 km
2,699 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,343 km
2,699 mi / 2,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
116°
east southeast

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AMS ELQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gassim Airport
IATA Code AMS ELQ
ICAO Code EHAM OEGS
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation -11 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 26.300000, 43.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,343 kilometers (2,699 miles / 2,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Amsterdam, it's 18:12 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,137 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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