AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,365 km
5,198 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,365 km
5,198 mi / 4,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
96°
east

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AMS HIM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Minneriya Airport
IATA Code AMS HIM
ICAO Code EHAM VCCH
City Amsterdam Hingurakgoda
Country Netherlands Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Colombo
Elevation -11 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 8.050000, 80.980000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 8,365 kilometers (5,198 miles / 4,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 15:09 in Amsterdam, it's 19:39 in Hingurakgoda. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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