AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,595 km
2,855 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
4,595 km
2,855 mi / 2,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
288°
west northwest

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AMS YQY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code AMS YQY
ICAO Code EHAM CYQY
City Amsterdam Sydney
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Glace_Bay
Elevation -11 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 46.160000, -60.050000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 4,595 kilometers (2,855 miles / 2,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 09:24 in Amsterdam, it's 04:24 in Sydney. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 57° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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