AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,145 km
5,683 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
9,145 km
5,683 mi / 4,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
71°
east northeast

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AMS THK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Thakhek Airport
IATA Code AMS THK
ICAO Code EHAM VLTK
City Amsterdam Thakhek
Country Netherlands Laos
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Bangkok
Elevation -11 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 17.400000, 104.800000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 9,145 kilometers (5,683 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 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 19:00 in Amsterdam, it's 01:00 in Thakhek. 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.

The return flight from Thakhek (THK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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