AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,407 km
4,602 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
7,407 km
4,602 mi / 3,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
36°
northeast

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AMS HEK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Heihe Airport
IATA Code AMS HEK
ICAO Code EHAM ZYHE
City Amsterdam Heihe
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 50.170000, 127.310000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 7,407 kilometers (4,602 miles / 3,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 China. 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 08:30 in Amsterdam, it's 15:30 in Heihe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,541 feet between the two airports. Heihe Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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