AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,984 km
4,340 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
6,984 km
4,340 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
304°
west northwest

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AMS DSM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code AMS DSM
ICAO Code EHAM KDSM
City Amsterdam Des Moines
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 41.500000, -93.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 6,984 kilometers (4,340 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 21:26 in Amsterdam, it's 14:26 in Des Moines. With a 7-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 Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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