AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,982 km
5,581 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMS YIW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yiwu Airport
IATA Code AMS YIW
ICAO Code EHAM ZSYW
City Amsterdam Yiwu
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 29.340000, 120.030000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 08:18 in Amsterdam, it's 15:18 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.