AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,979 km
8,686 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
13,979 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
54°
northeast

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AMS XMY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yam Island Airport
IATA Code AMS XMY
ICAO Code EHAM YYMI
City Amsterdam Yam Island
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Brisbane
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 13,979 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Amsterdam, it's 16:44 in Yam Island. With a 9-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 Yam Island (XMY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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