AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,841 km
4,251 miles
GBG
Galesburg
United States
Distance
6,841 km
4,251 mi / 3,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AMS GBG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Galesburg Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMS GBG
ICAO Code EHAM KGBG
City Amsterdam Galesburg
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 764 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.940000, -90.430000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Galesburg (GBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) in Galesburg, United States is 6,841 kilometers (4,251 miles / 3,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 14:57 in Amsterdam, it's 07:57 in Galesburg. 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 Galesburg (GBG) 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 Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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