AMS to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 6,324 km (3,929 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 6,324 km (3,929 mi, 3,414 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-DTW in IATA codes and EHAM-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| AMS | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KDTW |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #59 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KDTW starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DTW sits 656 ft (200 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to DTW
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Detroit?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 6,324 km (3,929 mi, 3,414 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and DTW takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from AMS?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to DTW?
1 airline appear on the AMS-DTW route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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