AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,046 km
5,000 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
8,046 km
5,000 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AMS LJG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lijiang Airport
IATA Code AMS LJG
ICAO Code EHAM ZPLJ
City Amsterdam Lijiang
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 26.680000, 100.250000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 8,046 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 15:06 in Amsterdam, it's 22:06 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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