AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,928 km
3,683 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
5,928 km
3,683 mi / 3,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
290°
west northwest

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AMS NEL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code AMS NEL
ICAO Code EHAM KNEL
City Amsterdam Lakehurst
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.040000, -74.350000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 5,928 kilometers (3,683 miles / 3,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 06:37 in Amsterdam, it's 00:37 in Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst (NEL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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