AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,049 km
5,002 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,049 km
5,002 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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AMS IAH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AMS IAH
ICAO Code EHAM KIAH
City Amsterdam Houston
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 29.980000, -95.340000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,049 kilometers (5,002 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 08:03 in Amsterdam, it's 01:03 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 39° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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