AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,780 km
4,213 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
6,780 km
4,213 mi / 3,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS YYE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code AMS YYE
ICAO Code EHAM CYYE
City Amsterdam Fort Nelson
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation -11 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 58.840000, -122.600000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 6,780 kilometers (4,213 miles / 3,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 08:19 in Amsterdam, it's 00:19 in Fort Nelson. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,264 feet between the two airports. Fort Nelson Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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