AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,773 km
4,208 miles
BFR
Bedford
United States
Distance
6,773 km
4,208 mi / 3,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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AMS BFR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMS BFR
ICAO Code EHAM KBFR
City Amsterdam Bedford
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation -11 ft 727 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 38.840000, -86.450000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bedford (BFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States is 6,773 kilometers (4,208 miles / 3,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 12:39 in Amsterdam, it's 06:39 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 (BFR) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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