AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
7,805 km
4,850 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
7,805 km
4,850 mi / 4,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

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AFF AMS
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code AFF AMS
ICAO Code KAFF EHAM
City Colorado Springs Amsterdam
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 6,576 ft -11 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 52.310000, 4.760000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 7,805 kilometers (4,850 miles / 4,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United States with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Colorado Springs, it's 20:15 in Amsterdam. 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 6,587 feet between the two airports. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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