AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,014 km
5,601 miles
NGB
Ningbo
China
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
52°
northeast

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AMS NGB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ningbo Lishe International Airport
IATA Code AMS NGB
ICAO Code EHAM ZSNB
City Amsterdam Ningbo
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 29.830000, 121.460000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Ningbo (NGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 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 07:11 in Amsterdam, it's 14:11 in Ningbo. 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 Ningbo (NGB) 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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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