AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,431 km
4,618 miles
BYG
Buffalo
United States
Distance
7,431 km
4,618 mi / 4,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
314°
northwest

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AMS BYG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Johnson County Airport
IATA Code AMS BYG
ICAO Code EHAM KBYG
City Amsterdam Buffalo
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Denver
Elevation -11 ft 4,970 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 44.380000, -106.720000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Buffalo (BYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States is 7,431 kilometers (4,618 miles / 4,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 00:54 in Amsterdam, it's 16:54 in Buffalo. 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 4,981 feet between the two airports. Johnson County Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Buffalo (BYG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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