AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,659 km
5,380 miles
COA
Columbia
United States
Distance
8,659 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
319°
northwest

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AMS COA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Columbia Airport
IATA Code AMS COA
ICAO Code EHAM KO22
City Amsterdam Columbia
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 2,121 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 38.030000, -120.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Columbia (COA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Columbia Airport (COA) in Columbia, United States is 8,659 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:46 in Amsterdam, it's 07:46 in Columbia. With a 9-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 2,132 feet between the two airports. Columbia Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Columbia (COA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Columbia Airport (COA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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