# Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Sanikiluaq (YSK)

> 5,109 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,109 km / 3,174 mi / 2,759 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Netherlands) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 04:11 in Amsterdam, it's 22:11 in Sanikiluaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 115 ft (YSK is higher than AMS)

## Airports

### [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHAM
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.310000, 4.760000
- Elevation: -11 ft

### [Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysk-sanikiluaq-sanikiluaq-airport/1ef266de-b2a6-6c08-b591-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sanikiluaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYSK
- Timezone: America/Iqaluit
- Coordinates: 56.540000, -79.250000
- Elevation: 104 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:11 in Amsterdam, it's 22:11 in Sanikiluaq.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysk-sanikiluaq-sanikiluaq-airport/1ef266de-b2a6-6c08-b591-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)