AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,359 km
5,815 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
9,359 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
67°
east northeast

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AMS SYX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code AMS SYX
ICAO Code EHAM ZJSY
City Amsterdam Sanya
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 18.300000, 109.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 9,359 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 13:18 in Amsterdam, it's 20:18 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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