AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,697 km
6,025 miles
HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
Distance
9,697 km
6,025 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AMS HCN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hengchun Airport
IATA Code AMS HCN
ICAO Code EHAM RCKW
City Amsterdam Hengchung
Country Netherlands Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Taipei
Elevation -11 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 22.040000, 120.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Hengchung (HCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan is 9,697 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Taiwan. 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 07:57 in Amsterdam, it's 14:57 in Hengchung. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hengchung (HCN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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