AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,318 km
5,790 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AMS XMN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code AMS XMN
ICAO Code EHAM ZSAM
City Amsterdam Xiamen
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 24.540000, 118.130000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 04:21 in Amsterdam, it's 11:21 in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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