AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,910 km
4,915 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
311°
northwest

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AMS RIL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code AMS RIL
ICAO Code EHAM KRIL
City Amsterdam Rifle
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Denver
Elevation -11 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 39.530000, -107.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 04:09 in Amsterdam, it's 20:09 in Rifle. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,548 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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