AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,599 km
5,343 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
42°
northeast

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AMS YNY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code AMS YNY
ICAO Code EHAM RKNY
City Amsterdam Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Netherlands South Korea
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Seoul
Elevation -11 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 38.060000, 128.670000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 South Korea. 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 22:34 in Amsterdam, it's 06:34 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 8-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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