AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,739 km
5,430 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
8,739 km
5,430 mi / 4,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
51°
northeast

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AMS RUG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rugao Air Base
IATA Code AMS RUG
ICAO Code EHAM ZSRG
City Amsterdam Rugao
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 32.260000, 120.500000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 8,739 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 04:21 in Amsterdam, it's 11:21 in Rugao. 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 Rugao (RUG) 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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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