AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,144 km
5,682 miles
HSG
Saga
Japan
Distance
9,144 km
5,682 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
43°
northeast

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AMS HSG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Saga Airport
IATA Code AMS HSG
ICAO Code EHAM RJFS
City Amsterdam Saga
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -11 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.150000, 130.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Saga (HSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan is 9,144 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Japan. 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 18:25 in Amsterdam, it's 02:25 in Saga. With a 8-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 Saga (HSG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Saga Airport (HSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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