AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,832 km
5,488 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
8,832 km
5,488 mi / 4,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
70°
east northeast

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AMS NEU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code AMS NEU
ICAO Code EHAM VLSN
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands Laos
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Vientiane
Elevation -11 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 20.420000, 104.070000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 8,832 kilometers (5,488 miles / 4,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Laos. 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 15:57 in Amsterdam, it's 21:57 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 6-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 3,292 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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