AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,659 km
10,352 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,659 km
10,352 mi / 8,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS SYD
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AMS SYD
ICAO Code EHAM YSSY
City Amsterdam Sydney
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Sydney
Elevation -11 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,659 kilometers (10,352 miles / 8,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Amsterdam, it's 21:22 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Sydney (SYD) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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