AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,128 km
5,672 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
56°
east northeast

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AMS SQJ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code AMS SQJ
ICAO Code EHAM ZSSM
City Amsterdam Sanming
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 26.430000, 117.840000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 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 16:07 in Amsterdam, it's 23:07 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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