AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,761 km
4,822 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
7,761 km
4,822 mi / 4,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
326°
northwest

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AMS CWS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Center Island Airport
IATA Code AMS CWS
ICAO Code EHAM 78WA
City Amsterdam Center Island
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 48.490000, -122.830000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 7,761 kilometers (4,822 miles / 4,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 14:22 in Amsterdam, it's 05:22 in Center Island. 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.

The return flight from Center Island (CWS) 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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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