AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,509 km
5,287 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
8,509 km
5,287 mi / 4,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
304°
northwest

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AMS VHN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Culberson County Airport
IATA Code AMS VHN
ICAO Code EHAM KVHN
City Amsterdam Van Horn
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 31.060000, -104.780000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 8,509 kilometers (5,287 miles / 4,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:16 in Amsterdam, it's 08:16 in Van Horn. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,968 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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