AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,546 km
5,931 miles
CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
Distance
9,546 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
56°
northeast

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AMS CYI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chiayi Airport
IATA Code AMS CYI
ICAO Code EHAM RCKU
City Amsterdam Chiayi City
Country Netherlands Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Taipei
Elevation -11 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 23.460000, 120.390000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Chiayi City (CYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan is 9,546 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Taiwan. 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 03:18 in Amsterdam, it's 10:18 in Chiayi City. 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 Chiayi City (CYI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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