AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,678 km
4,149 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
6,678 km
4,149 mi / 3,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
299°
west northwest

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AMS LAF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Purdue University Airport
IATA Code AMS LAF
ICAO Code EHAM KLAF
City Amsterdam Lafayette
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.410000, -86.940000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 6,678 kilometers (4,149 miles / 3,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 15:30 in Amsterdam, it's 09:30 in Lafayette. With a 6-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 Lafayette (LAF) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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