AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,349 km
5,188 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
68°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AMS KMG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code AMS KMG
ICAO Code EHAM ZPPP
City Amsterdam Kunming
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 24.990000, 102.740000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 02:07 in Amsterdam, it's 08:07 in Kunming. 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 6,228 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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