AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,325 km
4,551 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
7,325 km
4,551 mi / 3,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AMS XNN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code AMS XNN
ICAO Code EHAM ZLXN
City Amsterdam Xining
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 36.530000, 102.040000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 7,325 kilometers (4,551 miles / 3,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 06:25 in Amsterdam, it's 13:25 in Xining. 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 Xining (XNN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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