AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,870 km
3,648 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
5,870 km
3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
64°
east northeast

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AMS URC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code AMS URC
ICAO Code EHAM ZWWW
City Amsterdam Urumqi
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 43.910000, 87.470000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 5,870 kilometers (3,648 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 08:52 in Amsterdam, it's 15:52 in Urumqi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,136 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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