AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,558 km
3,453 miles
BED
Bedford
United States
Distance
5,558 km
3,453 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
291°
west northwest

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AMS BED
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Laurence G Hanscom Field
IATA Code AMS BED
ICAO Code EHAM KBED
City Amsterdam Bedford
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 42.470000, -71.290000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bedford (BED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States is 5,558 kilometers (3,453 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 United States. 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 14:01 in Amsterdam, it's 08:01 in Bedford. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bedford (BED) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 51° (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 Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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