AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,055 km
4,384 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
7,055 km
4,384 mi / 3,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
60°
east northeast

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AMS YZY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ganzhou
IATA Code AMS YZY
ICAO Code EHAM ZLZY
City Amsterdam Zhangye
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 38.810000, 100.660000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 7,055 kilometers (4,384 miles / 3,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:37 in Amsterdam, it's 08:37 in Zhangye. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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