AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,341 km
5,804 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
9,341 km
5,804 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AMS KNH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kinmen Airport
IATA Code AMS KNH
ICAO Code EHAM RCBS
City Amsterdam Shang-I
Country Netherlands Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Taipei
Elevation -11 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 24.430000, 118.360000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 9,341 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,044 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 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 03:58 in Amsterdam, it's 10:58 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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