AMS to IAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 6,207 km (3,857 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (IAD to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Dulles?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 6,207 km (3,857 mi, 3,352 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 IAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IAD is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to IAD route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-IAD in IATA codes and EHAM-KIAD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD).
| AMS | IAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Washington Dulles International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KIAD |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #72 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KIAD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IAD sits 323 ft (98 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to IAD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, 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 Dulles?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are 6,207 km (3,857 mi, 3,352 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to IAD?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and IAD takes about 8h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IAD from AMS?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to IAD?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-IAD route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines.
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