AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,083 km
2,537 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
4,083 km
2,537 mi / 2,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AMS YQX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gander International Airport
IATA Code AMS YQX
ICAO Code EHAM CYQX
City Amsterdam Gander
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/St_Johns
Elevation -11 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 48.940000, -54.570000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 4,083 kilometers (2,537 miles / 2,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 10:16 in Amsterdam, it's 05:46 in Gander. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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