AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,716 km
4,795 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
7,716 km
4,795 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS NEW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lakefront Airport
IATA Code AMS NEW
ICAO Code EHAM KNEW
City Amsterdam New Orleans
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 30.040000, -90.030000

Amsterdam (AMS) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 7,716 kilometers (4,795 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 03:28 in Amsterdam, it's 20:28 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (NEW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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