AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,162 km
3,829 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
6,162 km
3,829 mi / 3,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
82°
east

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AMS SLV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Shimla Airport
IATA Code AMS SLV
ICAO Code EHAM VISM
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands India
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation -11 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 31.080000, 77.070000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 6,162 kilometers (3,829 miles / 3,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 India. 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 00:24 in Amsterdam, it's 04:54 in Shimla Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,083 feet between the two airports. Shimla 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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