AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,786 km
5,459 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
8,786 km
5,459 mi / 4,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AMS ZBY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code AMS ZBY
ICAO Code EHAM VLSB
City Amsterdam Sayaboury
Country Netherlands Laos
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Vientiane
Elevation -11 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 19.230000, 101.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 8,786 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 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 20:16 in Amsterdam, it's 02:16 in Sayaboury. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,258 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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