AMS to EWR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,869 km (3,647 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (EWR to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Newark?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,869 km (3,647 mi, 3,169 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 EWR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EWR is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to EWR route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-EWR in IATA codes and EHAM-KEWR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR).
| AMS | EWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KEWR |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 18 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #45 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KEWR starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 29 ft (9 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to EWR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL, LH.
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 Newark?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are 5,869 km (3,647 mi, 3,169 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to EWR?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and EWR takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EWR from AMS?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to EWR?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-EWR route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
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