AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,738 km
4,808 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
7,738 km
4,808 mi / 4,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS XQU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code AMS XQU
ICAO Code EHAM CAT4
City Amsterdam Qualicum Beach
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Vancouver
Elevation -11 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 49.340000, -124.390000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 7,738 kilometers (4,808 miles / 4,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Amsterdam, it's 17:43 in Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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